Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Somewhere in the world, John Darche was still alive, a fugitive, a man for whose escape a reward was offered.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

possessing life

From this reading Somewhere in the world, John Darche was still alive, a fugitive, a man for whose escape a reward was offered.

(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 She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

in addition

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

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

From this reading But with all this, there was the consciousness that she was not altogether free.

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

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

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

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

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

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

make calm or still

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading But with all this, there was the consciousness that she was not altogether free.

unvarying in nature

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

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From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Somewhere in the world, John Darche was still alive, a fugitive, a man for whose escape a reward was offered.

at any time

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

at a previous time

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading But with all this, there was the consciousness that she was not altogether free.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading Somewhere in the world, John Darche was still alive, a fugitive, a man for whose escape a reward was offered.

destroyed or killed

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

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

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

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

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

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

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

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

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

occurring every hour or payable by the hour

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

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

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Somewhere in the world, John Darche was still alive, a fugitive, a man for whose escape a reward was offered.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

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

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

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 There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

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From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

not able to be found

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

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

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

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

From this reading Somewhere in the world, John Darche was still alive, a fugitive, a man for whose escape a reward was offered.

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

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

on one occasion

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

and nothing more

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

an amount of time

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Somewhere in the world, John Darche was still alive, a fugitive, a man for whose escape a reward was offered.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

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

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

in or at or to some place

From this reading Somewhere in the world, John Darche was still alive, a fugitive, a man for whose escape a reward was offered.

not in physical motion

From this reading Somewhere in the world, John Darche was still alive, a fugitive, a man for whose escape a reward was offered.

-ing form of “subdue” — put down by force or intimidation

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

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

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

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

From this reading But with all this, there was the consciousness that she was not altogether free.

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

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

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

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

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

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

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

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

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

From this reading There was no lack of sympathy for Marion Darche, and it was shown in many ways during the period of calm which succeeded her husband's disappearance and the sudden death of his father.

which person or people

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

belonging to which person

From this reading Somewhere in the world, John Darche was still alive, a fugitive, a man for whose escape a reward was offered.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But with all this, there was the consciousness that she was not altogether free.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Every one was anxious to be first in showing the lonely woman that she was not alone, but that, on the contrary, those who had been her friends formerly were more ready than ever to proclaim the fact now, and, so far as they were able, not in words only, but in deeds also.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Somewhere in the world, John Darche was still alive, a fugitive, a man for whose escape a reward was offered.

a late time of life

From this reading She was relieved, all at once, of the many burdens which had oppressed her life during the past years--indeed, she sometimes caught herself missing the constant sacrifice, the daily effort of subduing her temper, the hourly care for the doting old man who was gone.