Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

(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 But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

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

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

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

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

for the reason that

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading As the Commissioner of Police had foretold, the large reward offered by Mrs. Pavely had brought in its train a host of tiresome and even degrading incidents.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As the Commissioner of Police had foretold, the large reward offered by Mrs. Pavely had brought in its train a host of tiresome and even degrading incidents.

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

a government administrator

From this reading As the Commissioner of Police had foretold, the large reward offered by Mrs. Pavely had brought in its train a host of tiresome and even degrading incidents.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

harmful to the mind or morals

From this reading As the Commissioner of Police had foretold, the large reward offered by Mrs. Pavely had brought in its train a host of tiresome and even degrading incidents.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

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

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

divisible by two

From this reading As the Commissioner of Police had foretold, the large reward offered by Mrs. Pavely had brought in its train a host of tiresome and even degrading incidents.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

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

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

inflected form of “foretell” — foreshadow or presage

From this reading As the Commissioner of Police had foretold, the large reward offered by Mrs. Pavely had brought in its train a host of tiresome and even degrading incidents.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

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From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

the body of people who are citizens of a particular government

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

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

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

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

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

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

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading As the Commissioner of Police had foretold, the large reward offered by Mrs. Pavely had brought in its train a host of tiresome and even degrading incidents.

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

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

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

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading As the Commissioner of Police had foretold, the large reward offered by Mrs. Pavely had brought in its train a host of tiresome and even degrading incidents.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

as a matter of instinct

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

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

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As the Commissioner of Police had foretold, the large reward offered by Mrs. Pavely had brought in its train a host of tiresome and even degrading incidents.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As the Commissioner of Police had foretold, the large reward offered by Mrs. Pavely had brought in its train a host of tiresome and even degrading incidents.

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

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

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

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading As the Commissioner of Police had foretold, the large reward offered by Mrs. Pavely had brought in its train a host of tiresome and even degrading incidents.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading As the Commissioner of Police had foretold, the large reward offered by Mrs. Pavely had brought in its train a host of tiresome and even degrading incidents.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

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

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading As the Commissioner of Police had foretold, the large reward offered by Mrs. Pavely had brought in its train a host of tiresome and even degrading incidents.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

with low volume

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading As the Commissioner of Police had foretold, the large reward offered by Mrs. Pavely had brought in its train a host of tiresome and even degrading incidents.

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

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

the season of growth

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

not in physical motion

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

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

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

painstakingly careful and accurate

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading As the Commissioner of Police had foretold, the large reward offered by Mrs. Pavely had brought in its train a host of tiresome and even degrading incidents.

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

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

create by training and teaching

From this reading As the Commissioner of Police had foretold, the large reward offered by Mrs. Pavely had brought in its train a host of tiresome and even degrading incidents.

the act of using

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

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

From this reading Her soul had become so used to captivity, and to being instinctively on the defensive, that she did not know how to use her freedom--indeed, she was afraid of freedom.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

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

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

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

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

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

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Those winter and spring months which followed the tragic death of Godfrey Pavely were full of difficult, weary, and oppressive days to his widow Laura.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading But Laura went on living quietly at The Chase, feeling in a queer kind of way as if Godfrey still governed her life, as if she ought to do exactly what Godfrey would wish her to do, all the more so because in his lifetime she had not been an obedient or submissive wife.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.

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

From this reading Another kind of woman would have gone away to the Continent, alone or with her child, taking what in common parlance is described as a thorough change.