Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading SECRET NUMBER TWO Three days passed, seeming like a year, and everything was just the same.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

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

From this reading SECRET NUMBER TWO Three days passed, seeming like a year, and everything was just the same.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading These she answered patiently, as one who knows she has deserved her punishment.

plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

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

From this reading These she answered patiently, as one who knows she has deserved her punishment.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

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From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading SECRET NUMBER TWO Three days passed, seeming like a year, and everything was just the same.

recognizable; marked

From this reading What she had not deserved, what she would not endure, Helena decided, was his whole treatment of her.

properly deserved

From this reading These she answered patiently, as one who knows she has deserved her punishment.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each felt in the wrong, each had a grievance; and that is fatal for a settlement.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading What she had not deserved, what she would not endure, Helena decided, was his whole treatment of her.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading SECRET NUMBER TWO Three days passed, seeming like a year, and everything was just the same.

apart from; not including

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

bringing death

From this reading Each felt in the wrong, each had a grievance; and that is fatal for a settlement.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Each felt in the wrong, each had a grievance; and that is fatal for a settlement.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Each felt in the wrong, each had a grievance; and that is fatal for a settlement.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading Each felt in the wrong, each had a grievance; and that is fatal for a settlement.

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

From this reading Each felt in the wrong, each had a grievance; and that is fatal for a settlement.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

-ing form of “harp” — come back to

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

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

From this reading These she answered patiently, as one who knows she has deserved her punishment.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

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

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

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

From this reading These she answered patiently, as one who knows she has deserved her punishment.

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

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

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

From this reading Each felt in the wrong, each had a grievance; and that is fatal for a settlement.

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

From this reading Each felt in the wrong, each had a grievance; and that is fatal for a settlement.

and nothing more

From this reading SECRET NUMBER TWO Three days passed, seeming like a year, and everything was just the same.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading These she answered patiently, as one who knows she has deserved her punishment.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading SECRET NUMBER TWO Three days passed, seeming like a year, and everything was just the same.

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

engage in

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

showing your contempt by derision

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

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

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

not any; not one

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What she had not deserved, what she would not endure, Helena decided, was his whole treatment of her.

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

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading SECRET NUMBER TWO Three days passed, seeming like a year, and everything was just the same.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading These she answered patiently, as one who knows she has deserved her punishment.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

above and across; more than

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading SECRET NUMBER TWO Three days passed, seeming like a year, and everything was just the same.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading These she answered patiently, as one who knows she has deserved her punishment.

the act of punishing

From this reading These she answered patiently, as one who knows she has deserved her punishment.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

past form of “rebuff” — reject outright and bluntly

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

Identical; not different.

From this reading SECRET NUMBER TWO Three days passed, seeming like a year, and everything was just the same.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading SECRET NUMBER TWO Three days passed, seeming like a year, and everything was just the same.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading SECRET NUMBER TWO Three days passed, seeming like a year, and everything was just the same.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Each felt in the wrong, each had a grievance; and that is fatal for a settlement.

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

From this reading These she answered patiently, as one who knows she has deserved her punishment.

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

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

a lightweight cord

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Each felt in the wrong, each had a grievance; and that is fatal for a settlement.

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

From this reading SECRET NUMBER TWO Three days passed, seeming like a year, and everything was just the same.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

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

From this reading These she answered patiently, as one who knows she has deserved her punishment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading SECRET NUMBER TWO Three days passed, seeming like a year, and everything was just the same.

propel through the air

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

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

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading What she had not deserved, what she would not endure, Helena decided, was his whole treatment of her.

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

From this reading SECRET NUMBER TWO Three days passed, seeming like a year, and everything was just the same.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

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

From this reading SECRET NUMBER TWO Three days passed, seeming like a year, and everything was just the same.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

which person or people

From this reading These she answered patiently, as one who knows she has deserved her punishment.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading What she had not deserved, what she would not endure, Helena decided, was his whole treatment of her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

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

From this reading Helena, rebuffed, was quite determined to make no more appeals: and he was silent, that mockery of talk in front of Lily over, except that now and then he would throw out questions--with the hard air of counsel cross-examining--questions that showed upon what string his mind was harping, questions to do always with the hated book.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Each felt in the wrong, each had a grievance; and that is fatal for a settlement.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading SECRET NUMBER TWO Three days passed, seeming like a year, and everything was just the same.