Chapter VII

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

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

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

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

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I suppose Margaret would call it 'cheapening' myself to be standing at my window like this.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading Your Pauline is thinking of you to the very last moment of being the smallest bit awake."

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

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Your Pauline is thinking of you to the very last moment of being the smallest bit awake."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Your Pauline is thinking of you to the very last moment of being the smallest bit awake."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "I suppose Margaret would call it 'cheapening' myself to be standing at my window like this.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

-ing form of “cheapen” — lower the grade of something; reduce its worth

From this reading "I suppose Margaret would call it 'cheapening' myself to be standing at my window like this.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading Good-night, dearest Guy, good-night.

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

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I only want to live for love," she whispered.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

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From this reading Good-night, dearest Guy, good-night.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

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

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

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

From this reading "I only want to live for love," she whispered.

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

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

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

From this reading Your Pauline is thinking of you to the very last moment of being the smallest bit awake."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

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

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

immediately past

From this reading Your Pauline is thinking of you to the very last moment of being the smallest bit awake."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading "I only want to live for love," she whispered.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "I only want to live for love," she whispered.

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

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

a particular point in time

From this reading Your Pauline is thinking of you to the very last moment of being the smallest bit awake."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I suppose Margaret would call it 'cheapening' myself to be standing at my window like this.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "I suppose Margaret would call it 'cheapening' myself to be standing at my window like this.

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

plural of “ocean” — a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

and nothing more

From this reading "I only want to live for love," she whispered.

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

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines

From this reading Your Pauline is thinking of you to the very last moment of being the smallest bit awake."

by chance

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

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

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

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

From this reading "I only want to live for love," she whispered.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Your Pauline is thinking of you to the very last moment of being the smallest bit awake."

having a supporting base

From this reading "I suppose Margaret would call it 'cheapening' myself to be standing at my window like this.

express a supposition

From this reading "I suppose Margaret would call it 'cheapening' myself to be standing at my window like this.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

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

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Your Pauline is thinking of you to the very last moment of being the smallest bit awake."

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

From this reading "I suppose Margaret would call it 'cheapening' myself to be standing at my window like this.

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

From this reading "I only want to live for love," she whispered.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

precisely as stated

From this reading Your Pauline is thinking of you to the very last moment of being the smallest bit awake."

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I only want to live for love," she whispered.

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

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

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

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

at the time that

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading "I only want to live for love," she whispered.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading "I suppose Margaret would call it 'cheapening' myself to be standing at my window like this.

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

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

a late time of life

From this reading Naturally Margaret did not know what love like hers meant; and perhaps it was as well, for it was sad enough to be parted from Guy for two days, when there was always the chance of seeing him in the hours between; but to be separated from him by oceans for two years, as Richard and Margaret were separated, that would be unbearable.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Your Pauline is thinking of you to the very last moment of being the smallest bit awake."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Your Pauline is thinking of you to the very last moment of being the smallest bit awake."