Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

Having no one else present.

From this reading "Alone! my brother, alone?" queried Rose, as he entered the private parlor of the hotel where she was staying with her aunt.

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

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

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

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PERPLEXITY Half in sorrow, half in joy, old Hagar listened to the story which Henry told her, standing at her cottage door.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "Alone! my brother, alone?" queried Rose, as he entered the private parlor of the hotel where she was staying with her aunt.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

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

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

for the reason that

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "Alone! my brother, alone?" queried Rose, as he entered the private parlor of the hotel where she was staying with her aunt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was too late for the night express, but taking the early morning train he reached New York just as the sun was setting.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

put or send forth

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

a small house with a single story

From this reading PERPLEXITY Half in sorrow, half in joy, old Hagar listened to the story which Henry told her, standing at her cottage door.

past form of “divulge” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading PERPLEXITY Half in sorrow, half in joy, old Hagar listened to the story which Henry told her, standing at her cottage door.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He was too late for the night express, but taking the early morning train he reached New York just as the sun was setting.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading "Alone! my brother, alone?" queried Rose, as he entered the private parlor of the hotel where she was staying with her aunt.

give expression to

From this reading He was too late for the night express, but taking the early morning train he reached New York just as the sun was setting.

communicated in words

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

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

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was too late for the night express, but taking the early morning train he reached New York just as the sun was setting.

tendency to forget

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

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

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

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

From this reading PERPLEXITY Half in sorrow, half in joy, old Hagar listened to the story which Henry told her, standing at her cottage door.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading PERPLEXITY Half in sorrow, half in joy, old Hagar listened to the story which Henry told her, standing at her cottage door.

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

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading PERPLEXITY Half in sorrow, half in joy, old Hagar listened to the story which Henry told her, standing at her cottage door.

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

From this reading PERPLEXITY Half in sorrow, half in joy, old Hagar listened to the story which Henry told her, standing at her cottage door.

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

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

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

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading "Alone! my brother, alone?" queried Rose, as he entered the private parlor of the hotel where she was staying with her aunt.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

a material effigy that is worshipped

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

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

From this reading PERPLEXITY Half in sorrow, half in joy, old Hagar listened to the story which Henry told her, standing at her cottage door.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading PERPLEXITY Half in sorrow, half in joy, old Hagar listened to the story which Henry told her, standing at her cottage door.

and nothing more

From this reading He was too late for the night express, but taking the early morning train he reached New York just as the sun was setting.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading He was too late for the night express, but taking the early morning train he reached New York just as the sun was setting.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading PERPLEXITY Half in sorrow, half in joy, old Hagar listened to the story which Henry told her, standing at her cottage door.

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

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

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 "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

for more time

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

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

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

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

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

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

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He was too late for the night express, but taking the early morning train he reached New York just as the sun was setting.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Alone! my brother, alone?" queried Rose, as he entered the private parlor of the hotel where she was staying with her aunt.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He was too late for the night express, but taking the early morning train he reached New York just as the sun was setting.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He was too late for the night express, but taking the early morning train he reached New York just as the sun was setting.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading PERPLEXITY Half in sorrow, half in joy, old Hagar listened to the story which Henry told her, standing at her cottage door.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading "Alone! my brother, alone?" queried Rose, as he entered the private parlor of the hotel where she was staying with her aunt.

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading PERPLEXITY Half in sorrow, half in joy, old Hagar listened to the story which Henry told her, standing at her cottage door.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading "Alone! my brother, alone?" queried Rose, as he entered the private parlor of the hotel where she was staying with her aunt.

inflected form of “query” — pose a question

From this reading "Alone! my brother, alone?" queried Rose, as he entered the private parlor of the hotel where she was staying with her aunt.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

with speed

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

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

From this reading He was too late for the night express, but taking the early morning train he reached New York just as the sun was setting.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "Alone! my brother, alone?" queried Rose, as he entered the private parlor of the hotel where she was staying with her aunt.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

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

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading He was too late for the night express, but taking the early morning train he reached New York just as the sun was setting.

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

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading PERPLEXITY Half in sorrow, half in joy, old Hagar listened to the story which Henry told her, standing at her cottage door.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

having a supporting base

From this reading PERPLEXITY Half in sorrow, half in joy, old Hagar listened to the story which Henry told her, standing at her cottage door.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Alone! my brother, alone?" queried Rose, as he entered the private parlor of the hotel where she was staying with her aunt.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading PERPLEXITY Half in sorrow, half in joy, old Hagar listened to the story which Henry told her, standing at her cottage door.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading He was too late for the night express, but taking the early morning train he reached New York just as the sun was setting.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He was too late for the night express, but taking the early morning train he reached New York just as the sun was setting.

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

From this reading PERPLEXITY Half in sorrow, half in joy, old Hagar listened to the story which Henry told her, standing at her cottage door.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

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

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

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

From this reading PERPLEXITY Half in sorrow, half in joy, old Hagar listened to the story which Henry told her, standing at her cottage door.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading PERPLEXITY Half in sorrow, half in joy, old Hagar listened to the story which Henry told her, standing at her cottage door.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was too late for the night express, but taking the early morning train he reached New York just as the sun was setting.

create by training and teaching

From this reading He was too late for the night express, but taking the early morning train he reached New York just as the sun was setting.

hard to endure

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

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

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

at the time that

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Alone! my brother, alone?" queried Rose, as he entered the private parlor of the hotel where she was staying with her aunt.

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

From this reading PERPLEXITY Half in sorrow, half in joy, old Hagar listened to the story which Henry told her, standing at her cottage door.

which person or people

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

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

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

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

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

but in spite of that

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading He was too late for the night express, but taking the early morning train he reached New York just as the sun was setting.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Maggie will be faithful quite as long as you," she said, when he expressed his fears of her forgetfulness; and, trying to console himself with this assurance, he sprang into the carriage in which he had come, and was driven rapidly away.

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

From this reading In sorrow because she had learned to like the young man, learned to think of him as Maggie's husband, who would not wholly cast her oil, if her secret should chance to be divulged; and in joy because her idol would be with her yet a little longer.