Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

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

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

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

From this reading Sue had tottered from the dining-room without so much as a glance towards herself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

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

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

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

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

a room used for dining

From this reading Sue had tottered from the dining-room without so much as a glance towards herself.

without deviation

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

past form of “evince” — give expression to

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

especially of writing or speech; going before

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Sue had tottered from the dining-room without so much as a glance towards herself.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

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

From this reading "I HAVE LOST SOMETHING THAT I NEVER HAD."

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I HAVE LOST SOMETHING THAT I NEVER HAD."

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

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Sue had tottered from the dining-room without so much as a glance towards herself.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

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

From this reading "I HAVE LOST SOMETHING THAT I NEVER HAD."

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

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

beyond belief or understanding

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

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 She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

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

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading "I HAVE LOST SOMETHING THAT I NEVER HAD."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Sue had tottered from the dining-room without so much as a glance towards herself.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "I HAVE LOST SOMETHING THAT I NEVER HAD."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading That was nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

and nothing more

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

in an open way

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

skillful performance or ability without difficulty

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

past form of “revolt” — make revolution

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

intense aversion

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

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

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "I HAVE LOST SOMETHING THAT I NEVER HAD."

an elderly unmarried woman

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

not in physical motion

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading Sue had tottered from the dining-room without so much as a glance towards herself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I HAVE LOST SOMETHING THAT I NEVER HAD."

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

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

a special situation

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

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

From this reading Sue had tottered from the dining-room without so much as a glance towards herself.

in the direction of

From this reading Sue had tottered from the dining-room without so much as a glance towards herself.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

in a vague way

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

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

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.

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

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Sue had tottered from the dining-room without so much as a glance towards herself.

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

From this reading She understood, and did not in the least resent it--since any recognition of her protecting agency would have openly acknowledged what the hapless spinster might still hope was only vaguely guessed at; but it was the thing itself, the incredible, incomprehensible thing which staggered, and, it must be owned, in a sense revolted her.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Throughout the foregoing scene Leonore had evinced a quickness of perception and a delicacy beyond what might have been expected from one so young and volatile,--but directly she was alone a revulsion of feeling took place.