Chapter XVII

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

From this reading But, although the unhappy mother herself had no clew to her son’s whereabouts, and could only communicate with him through the medium of his employers--a great newspaper firm--Camille was more successful.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But, although the unhappy mother herself had no clew to her son’s whereabouts, and could only communicate with him through the medium of his employers--a great newspaper firm--Camille was more successful.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

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

From this reading She meant it, and in the years that followed she made him realize her vindictive purpose many times.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

show off

From this reading It was no empty boast that Camille uttered when she threatened to haunt her husband.

terminate

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

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From this reading It was no empty boast that Camille uttered when she threatened to haunt her husband.

a ball of yarn or cord or thread

From this reading But, although the unhappy mother herself had no clew to her son’s whereabouts, and could only communicate with him through the medium of his employers--a great newspaper firm--Camille was more successful.

transmit information

From this reading But, although the unhappy mother herself had no clew to her son’s whereabouts, and could only communicate with him through the medium of his employers--a great newspaper firm--Camille was more successful.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Perhaps she employed a detective.

characterized by great determination

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Perhaps she employed a detective.

plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading But, although the unhappy mother herself had no clew to her son’s whereabouts, and could only communicate with him through the medium of his employers--a great newspaper firm--Camille was more successful.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading It was no empty boast that Camille uttered when she threatened to haunt her husband.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading But, although the unhappy mother herself had no clew to her son’s whereabouts, and could only communicate with him through the medium of his employers--a great newspaper firm--Camille was more successful.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading She meant it, and in the years that followed she made him realize her vindictive purpose many times.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But, although the unhappy mother herself had no clew to her son’s whereabouts, and could only communicate with him through the medium of his employers--a great newspaper firm--Camille was more successful.

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

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to

From this reading It was no empty boast that Camille uttered when she threatened to haunt her husband.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

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

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

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

From this reading It was no empty boast that Camille uttered when she threatened to haunt her husband.

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

From this reading But, although the unhappy mother herself had no clew to her son’s whereabouts, and could only communicate with him through the medium of his employers--a great newspaper firm--Camille was more successful.

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

From this reading She meant it, and in the years that followed she made him realize her vindictive purpose many times.

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

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading It was no empty boast that Camille uttered when she threatened to haunt her husband.

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

From this reading She meant it, and in the years that followed she made him realize her vindictive purpose many times.

close or warm friendship

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was no empty boast that Camille uttered when she threatened to haunt her husband.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She meant it, and in the years that followed she made him realize her vindictive purpose many times.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading She meant it, and in the years that followed she made him realize her vindictive purpose many times.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading She meant it, and in the years that followed she made him realize her vindictive purpose many times.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading But, although the unhappy mother herself had no clew to her son’s whereabouts, and could only communicate with him through the medium of his employers--a great newspaper firm--Camille was more successful.

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

From this reading But, although the unhappy mother herself had no clew to her son’s whereabouts, and could only communicate with him through the medium of his employers--a great newspaper firm--Camille was more successful.

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

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

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

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading But, although the unhappy mother herself had no clew to her son’s whereabouts, and could only communicate with him through the medium of his employers--a great newspaper firm--Camille was more successful.

not any; not one

From this reading It was no empty boast that Camille uttered when she threatened to haunt her husband.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

and nothing more

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps she employed a detective.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading She meant it, and in the years that followed she made him realize her vindictive purpose many times.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading She meant it, and in the years that followed she made him realize her vindictive purpose many times.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

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

From this reading It was no empty boast that Camille uttered when she threatened to haunt her husband.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading But, although the unhappy mother herself had no clew to her son’s whereabouts, and could only communicate with him through the medium of his employers--a great newspaper firm--Camille was more successful.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading But, although the unhappy mother herself had no clew to her son’s whereabouts, and could only communicate with him through the medium of his employers--a great newspaper firm--Camille was more successful.

close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was no empty boast that Camille uttered when she threatened to haunt her husband.

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

From this reading She meant it, and in the years that followed she made him realize her vindictive purpose many times.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading It was no empty boast that Camille uttered when she threatened to haunt her husband.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But, although the unhappy mother herself had no clew to her son’s whereabouts, and could only communicate with him through the medium of his employers--a great newspaper firm--Camille was more successful.

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

From this reading She meant it, and in the years that followed she made him realize her vindictive purpose many times.

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

From this reading It was no empty boast that Camille uttered when she threatened to haunt her husband.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading But, although the unhappy mother herself had no clew to her son’s whereabouts, and could only communicate with him through the medium of his employers--a great newspaper firm--Camille was more successful.

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

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

communicated in words

From this reading It was no empty boast that Camille uttered when she threatened to haunt her husband.

disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge

From this reading She meant it, and in the years that followed she made him realize her vindictive purpose many times.

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

From this reading It was no empty boast that Camille uttered when she threatened to haunt her husband.

at the time that

From this reading It was no empty boast that Camille uttered when she threatened to haunt her husband.

the general location where something is

From this reading But, although the unhappy mother herself had no clew to her son’s whereabouts, and could only communicate with him through the medium of his employers--a great newspaper firm--Camille was more successful.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.

a late time of life

From this reading She meant it, and in the years that followed she made him realize her vindictive purpose many times.

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

From this reading It was with bitter regret that the young man had deserted his mother, but he knew that only this determined move on his part could break up the intimacy that Camille kept up with her for the selfish purpose of having her husband always under surveillance.