Chapter XVII · An Idyll, and Its Ending

later than; following

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

(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 After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

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

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading He was obliged to do his lessons as usual, but at other times he sat apart and meditated vengeance.

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

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was obliged to do his lessons as usual, but at other times he sat apart and meditated vengeance.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

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From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

(formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

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From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

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From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

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From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

intentionally conceived

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

plural of “denial” — the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He was obliged to do his lessons as usual, but at other times he sat apart and meditated vengeance.

the quality of being a hindrance

From this reading His mind was full of schemes--indeed the only drawback was their number and variety.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

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

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading His mind was full of schemes--indeed the only drawback was their number and variety.

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From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

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

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

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

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

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

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

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

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

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

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

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

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading His mind was full of schemes--indeed the only drawback was their number and variety.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading He was obliged to do his lessons as usual, but at other times he sat apart and meditated vengeance.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

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From this reading He was obliged to do his lessons as usual, but at other times he sat apart and meditated vengeance.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His mind was full of schemes--indeed the only drawback was their number and variety.

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

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

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

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

From this reading His mind was full of schemes--indeed the only drawback was their number and variety.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading He was obliged to do his lessons as usual, but at other times he sat apart and meditated vengeance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

and nothing more

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He was obliged to do his lessons as usual, but at other times he sat apart and meditated vengeance.

above and across; more than

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

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From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

an angry dispute

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He was obliged to do his lessons as usual, but at other times he sat apart and meditated vengeance.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading His mind was full of schemes--indeed the only drawback was their number and variety.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

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

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

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

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

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

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

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

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His mind was full of schemes--indeed the only drawback was their number and variety.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He was obliged to do his lessons as usual, but at other times he sat apart and meditated vengeance.

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

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

not necessary

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading He was obliged to do his lessons as usual, but at other times he sat apart and meditated vengeance.

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

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading His mind was full of schemes--indeed the only drawback was their number and variety.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading He was obliged to do his lessons as usual, but at other times he sat apart and meditated vengeance.

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

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

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

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

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

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading After all, the tender care Cecil had shown for her pupil’s feelings, almost disregarding Charlie’s in comparison with them, was not only without result, but quite unnecessary.

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

From this reading Azim Bey had read in her face as she said good-night what had happened, and neither silence nor denials on her part would have had the slightest effect in shaking his belief in his discovery.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading Consequently her vain attempts to mollify him were regarded with contempt as signs of conscious guilt, and the rupture which concluded them only increased his wrath against Charlie, over whom he had now been forced to quarrel with mademoiselle.