Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Cross was in no enviable state of mind as he hastened along in the darkness, after leaving the hut of Margaret.

(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 The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Mr. Cross was in no enviable state of mind as he hastened along in the darkness, after leaving the hut of Margaret.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading He passed his own dwelling without stopping, but hurried on, directing his steps to the north, through a by-path amidst the towering pines.

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

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

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

From this reading Mr. Cross was in no enviable state of mind as he hastened along in the darkness, after leaving the hut of Margaret.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

plural of “barren” — an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation

From this reading After some miles of rapid walking, he reached the edge of the barrens, or rather that part of them that had been cleared and in some measure cultivated.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After some miles of rapid walking, he reached the edge of the barrens, or rather that part of them that had been cleared and in some measure cultivated.

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He passed his own dwelling without stopping, but hurried on, directing his steps to the north, through a by-path amidst the towering pines.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

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From this reading He passed his own dwelling without stopping, but hurried on, directing his steps to the north, through a by-path amidst the towering pines.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading After some miles of rapid walking, he reached the edge of the barrens, or rather that part of them that had been cleared and in some measure cultivated.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Mr. Cross was in no enviable state of mind as he hastened along in the darkness, after leaving the hut of Margaret.

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

From this reading After some miles of rapid walking, he reached the edge of the barrens, or rather that part of them that had been cleared and in some measure cultivated.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Mr. Cross was in no enviable state of mind as he hastened along in the darkness, after leaving the hut of Margaret.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

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From this reading He here descried the twinkle of lights from a small settlement.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading He passed his own dwelling without stopping, but hurried on, directing his steps to the north, through a by-path amidst the towering pines.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading He passed his own dwelling without stopping, but hurried on, directing his steps to the north, through a by-path amidst the towering pines.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading After some miles of rapid walking, he reached the edge of the barrens, or rather that part of them that had been cleared and in some measure cultivated.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

causing envy

From this reading Mr. Cross was in no enviable state of mind as he hastened along in the darkness, after leaving the hut of Margaret.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He here descried the twinkle of lights from a small settlement.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

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

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Mr. Cross was in no enviable state of mind as he hastened along in the darkness, after leaving the hut of Margaret.

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

From this reading Mr. Cross was in no enviable state of mind as he hastened along in the darkness, after leaving the hut of Margaret.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading He here descried the twinkle of lights from a small settlement.

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

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading He passed his own dwelling without stopping, but hurried on, directing his steps to the north, through a by-path amidst the towering pines.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Mr. Cross was in no enviable state of mind as he hastened along in the darkness, after leaving the hut of Margaret.

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

From this reading Mr. Cross was in no enviable state of mind as he hastened along in the darkness, after leaving the hut of Margaret.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

the act of departing

From this reading Mr. Cross was in no enviable state of mind as he hastened along in the darkness, after leaving the hut of Margaret.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading He here descried the twinkle of lights from a small settlement.

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 The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

extremely annoying or displeasing

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

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From this reading Mr. Cross was in no enviable state of mind as he hastened along in the darkness, after leaving the hut of Margaret.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading After some miles of rapid walking, he reached the edge of the barrens, or rather that part of them that had been cleared and in some measure cultivated.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading After some miles of rapid walking, he reached the edge of the barrens, or rather that part of them that had been cleared and in some measure cultivated.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Mr. Cross was in no enviable state of mind as he hastened along in the darkness, after leaving the hut of Margaret.

strong feelings of embarrassment

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Cross was in no enviable state of mind as he hastened along in the darkness, after leaving the hut of Margaret.

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From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Cross was in no enviable state of mind as he hastened along in the darkness, after leaving the hut of Margaret.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He passed his own dwelling without stopping, but hurried on, directing his steps to the north, through a by-path amidst the towering pines.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Cross was in no enviable state of mind as he hastened along in the darkness, after leaving the hut of Margaret.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He passed his own dwelling without stopping, but hurried on, directing his steps to the north, through a by-path amidst the towering pines.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading After some miles of rapid walking, he reached the edge of the barrens, or rather that part of them that had been cleared and in some measure cultivated.

above and across; more than

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He passed his own dwelling without stopping, but hurried on, directing his steps to the north, through a by-path amidst the towering pines.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading After some miles of rapid walking, he reached the edge of the barrens, or rather that part of them that had been cleared and in some measure cultivated.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He passed his own dwelling without stopping, but hurried on, directing his steps to the north, through a by-path amidst the towering pines.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading He passed his own dwelling without stopping, but hurried on, directing his steps to the north, through a by-path amidst the towering pines.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading After some miles of rapid walking, he reached the edge of the barrens, or rather that part of them that had been cleared and in some measure cultivated.

on the contrary

From this reading After some miles of rapid walking, he reached the edge of the barrens, or rather that part of them that had been cleared and in some measure cultivated.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading After some miles of rapid walking, he reached the edge of the barrens, or rather that part of them that had been cleared and in some measure cultivated.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

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

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

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

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

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 He here descried the twinkle of lights from a small settlement.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He here descried the twinkle of lights from a small settlement.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading After some miles of rapid walking, he reached the edge of the barrens, or rather that part of them that had been cleared and in some measure cultivated.

having a supporting base

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Mr. Cross was in no enviable state of mind as he hastened along in the darkness, after leaving the hut of Margaret.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading He passed his own dwelling without stopping, but hurried on, directing his steps to the north, through a by-path amidst the towering pines.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading He passed his own dwelling without stopping, but hurried on, directing his steps to the north, through a by-path amidst the towering pines.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

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

From this reading Mr. Cross was in no enviable state of mind as he hastened along in the darkness, after leaving the hut of Margaret.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After some miles of rapid walking, he reached the edge of the barrens, or rather that part of them that had been cleared and in some measure cultivated.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He passed his own dwelling without stopping, but hurried on, directing his steps to the north, through a by-path amidst the towering pines.

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

From this reading He passed his own dwelling without stopping, but hurried on, directing his steps to the north, through a by-path amidst the towering pines.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading He passed his own dwelling without stopping, but hurried on, directing his steps to the north, through a by-path amidst the towering pines.

past form of “triumph” — prove superior

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading He here descried the twinkle of lights from a small settlement.

up to a particular time

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading After some miles of rapid walking, he reached the edge of the barrens, or rather that part of them that had been cleared and in some measure cultivated.

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

From this reading Mr. Cross was in no enviable state of mind as he hastened along in the darkness, after leaving the hut of Margaret.

during the time that

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He passed his own dwelling without stopping, but hurried on, directing his steps to the north, through a by-path amidst the towering pines.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The disappointment he had suffered in finding that Ned Saunders was dead; the terrible fright he had endured while standing with the rifle at his breast; the mortification of begging his life at the hand of one he had so long triumphed over; and above all, the knowledge that his secret was abroad--all operated with maddening power, and worked up a tempest within, that raged and tossed until he was bewildered by its fury.