Chapter XV

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

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading In vain I strove to comfort myself by recalling the successes and the victories that had been achieved by and in the name of my mistress, Grace O’Malley, and by telling myself that she had won for herself and us an imperishable renown.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

(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 Not thus could I silence the voice of my heart, which cried out that all these were but as barrenness and as nothingness so long as Eva O’Malley was not for me.

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

From this reading In vain I strove to comfort myself by recalling the successes and the victories that had been achieved by and in the name of my mistress, Grace O’Malley, and by telling myself that she had won for herself and us an imperishable renown.

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

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

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

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

the state (usually of a woman) of having no children or being unable to have children

From this reading Not thus could I silence the voice of my heart, which cried out that all these were but as barrenness and as nothingness so long as Eva O’Malley was not for me.

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

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

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

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

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From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

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From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

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

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading In vain I strove to comfort myself by recalling the successes and the victories that had been achieved by and in the name of my mistress, Grace O’Malley, and by telling myself that she had won for herself and us an imperishable renown.

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

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Not thus could I silence the voice of my heart, which cried out that all these were but as barrenness and as nothingness so long as Eva O’Malley was not for me.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

determining or having the power to determine an outcome

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

past form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

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From this reading Not thus could I silence the voice of my heart, which cried out that all these were but as barrenness and as nothingness so long as Eva O’Malley was not for me.

divisible by two

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

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

From this reading In vain I strove to comfort myself by recalling the successes and the victories that had been achieved by and in the name of my mistress, Grace O’Malley, and by telling myself that she had won for herself and us an imperishable renown.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading For _there_ was the pain, there the grief and the sadness.

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

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Not thus could I silence the voice of my heart, which cried out that all these were but as barrenness and as nothingness so long as Eva O’Malley was not for me.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

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

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

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

From this reading In vain I strove to comfort myself by recalling the successes and the victories that had been achieved by and in the name of my mistress, Grace O’Malley, and by telling myself that she had won for herself and us an imperishable renown.

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From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

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

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

not perishable

From this reading In vain I strove to comfort myself by recalling the successes and the victories that had been achieved by and in the name of my mistress, Grace O’Malley, and by telling myself that she had won for herself and us an imperishable renown.

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

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

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

From this reading THE SIEGE IS RAISED.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

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 Not thus could I silence the voice of my heart, which cried out that all these were but as barrenness and as nothingness so long as Eva O’Malley was not for me.

something that is lost

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

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

From this reading Not thus could I silence the voice of my heart, which cried out that all these were but as barrenness and as nothingness so long as Eva O’Malley was not for me.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading In vain I strove to comfort myself by recalling the successes and the victories that had been achieved by and in the name of my mistress, Grace O’Malley, and by telling myself that she had won for herself and us an imperishable renown.

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

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In vain I strove to comfort myself by recalling the successes and the victories that had been achieved by and in the name of my mistress, Grace O’Malley, and by telling myself that she had won for herself and us an imperishable renown.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not thus could I silence the voice of my heart, which cried out that all these were but as barrenness and as nothingness so long as Eva O’Malley was not for me.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

the state of nonexistence

From this reading Not thus could I silence the voice of my heart, which cried out that all these were but as barrenness and as nothingness so long as Eva O’Malley was not for me.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

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From this reading In vain I strove to comfort myself by recalling the successes and the victories that had been achieved by and in the name of my mistress, Grace O’Malley, and by telling myself that she had won for herself and us an imperishable renown.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Not thus could I silence the voice of my heart, which cried out that all these were but as barrenness and as nothingness so long as Eva O’Malley was not for me.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading For _there_ was the pain, there the grief and the sadness.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

through chance

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

give an incentive for action

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading THE SIEGE IS RAISED.

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

From this reading In vain I strove to comfort myself by recalling the successes and the victories that had been achieved by and in the name of my mistress, Grace O’Malley, and by telling myself that she had won for herself and us an imperishable renown.

without strain or anxiety

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading In vain I strove to comfort myself by recalling the successes and the victories that had been achieved by and in the name of my mistress, Grace O’Malley, and by telling myself that she had won for herself and us an imperishable renown.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading For _there_ was the pain, there the grief and the sadness.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

except for; apart from

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

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

From this reading In vain I strove to comfort myself by recalling the successes and the victories that had been achieved by and in the name of my mistress, Grace O’Malley, and by telling myself that she had won for herself and us an imperishable renown.

transport commercially

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading THE SIEGE IS RAISED.

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

From this reading Not thus could I silence the voice of my heart, which cried out that all these were but as barrenness and as nothingness so long as Eva O’Malley was not for me.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Not thus could I silence the voice of my heart, which cried out that all these were but as barrenness and as nothingness so long as Eva O’Malley was not for me.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading In vain I strove to comfort myself by recalling the successes and the victories that had been achieved by and in the name of my mistress, Grace O’Malley, and by telling myself that she had won for herself and us an imperishable renown.

plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading In vain I strove to comfort myself by recalling the successes and the victories that had been achieved by and in the name of my mistress, Grace O’Malley, and by telling myself that she had won for herself and us an imperishable renown.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading In vain I strove to comfort myself by recalling the successes and the victories that had been achieved by and in the name of my mistress, Grace O’Malley, and by telling myself that she had won for herself and us an imperishable renown.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

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

From this reading THE SIEGE IS RAISED.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For _there_ was the pain, there the grief and the sadness.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Not thus could I silence the voice of my heart, which cried out that all these were but as barrenness and as nothingness so long as Eva O’Malley was not for me.

a special situation

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

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

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

(of bolts or screws) having screw threads

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Not thus could I silence the voice of my heart, which cried out that all these were but as barrenness and as nothingness so long as Eva O’Malley was not for me.

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

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

in the direction of

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

emotionally upset

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In vain I strove to comfort myself by recalling the successes and the victories that had been achieved by and in the name of my mistress, Grace O’Malley, and by telling myself that she had won for herself and us an imperishable renown.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading In vain I strove to comfort myself by recalling the successes and the victories that had been achieved by and in the name of my mistress, Grace O’Malley, and by telling myself that she had won for herself and us an imperishable renown.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading In vain I strove to comfort myself by recalling the successes and the victories that had been achieved by and in the name of my mistress, Grace O’Malley, and by telling myself that she had won for herself and us an imperishable renown.

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

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Not thus could I silence the voice of my heart, which cried out that all these were but as barrenness and as nothingness so long as Eva O’Malley was not for me.

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

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

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

From this reading Perchance it was that my spirits had been affected by the sinking of this fine ship, even though I myself had been the cause of the same--the loss of a vessel, I cannot help saying, being a thing more to be deplored than the deaths of many human beings; or it may have been that my mind, now the necessity for prompt and decisive action had passed, became, as it were, relaxed and unstrung; but, as _The Cross of Blood_ threaded her way through the maze of the islands towards Carrickahooley, I could think of nothing save of how I stood in the debt of de Vilela.

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

From this reading Not thus could I silence the voice of my heart, which cried out that all these were but as barrenness and as nothingness so long as Eva O’Malley was not for me.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading In vain I strove to comfort myself by recalling the successes and the victories that had been achieved by and in the name of my mistress, Grace O’Malley, and by telling myself that she had won for herself and us an imperishable renown.