Chapter VIII

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She was observant and perceptive, but her reason had always worked slowly.

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

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

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

From this reading It had been unbearable to hear her mother attacking him as she had done.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ralston, at least, was out of the way, and she was glad that she had made him go.

disposed to attack

From this reading It had been unbearable to hear her mother attacking him as she had done.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

for the reason that

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been unbearable to hear her mother attacking him as she had done.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

intentionally conceived

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It had been unbearable to hear her mother attacking him as she had done.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Ralston, at least, was out of the way, and she was glad that she had made him go.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Ralston, at least, was out of the way, and she was glad that she had made him go.

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

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading It had been unbearable to hear her mother attacking him as she had done.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

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

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

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

From this reading Ralston, at least, was out of the way, and she was glad that she had made him go.

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

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been unbearable to hear her mother attacking him as she had done.

and nothing more

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

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From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

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

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Ralston, at least, was out of the way, and she was glad that she had made him go.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Ralston, at least, was out of the way, and she was glad that she had made him go.

in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

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

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading It had been unbearable to hear her mother attacking him as she had done.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

paying close attention especially to details

From this reading She was observant and perceptive, but her reason had always worked slowly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Ralston, at least, was out of the way, and she was glad that she had made him go.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

of or relating to perception

From this reading She was observant and perceptive, but her reason had always worked slowly.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

with speed

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

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

From this reading Ralston, at least, was out of the way, and she was glad that she had made him go.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading She was observant and perceptive, but her reason had always worked slowly.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

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

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading She was observant and perceptive, but her reason had always worked slowly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

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

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

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

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading It had been unbearable to hear her mother attacking him as she had done.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

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

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

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

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Ralston, at least, was out of the way, and she was glad that she had made him go.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Katharine went back to the library mechanically, because Mrs. Lauderdale called her and because she heard the latter’s step upon the floor, but not exactly in mere blind submission and obedience.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She was, indeed, so much surprised by what had taken place that she was not altogether her usual self, and she was conscious that events moved more quickly just then than her own power of decision.

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

From this reading She was observant and perceptive, but her reason had always worked slowly.