1918
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From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
agreed-upon
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From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
AlcazarnounUS /ˈɑːlkəzɑːr/
any of various Spanish fortresses or palaces built by the Moors
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
(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 had said she would write when she had thought it all out, and when she was ready to see him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading Six months was a long time, but he believed in her word--and still waited, not once having sought to penetrate that utter privacy which she had asserted to be for her, at that time, life’s prime essential.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Partners of the Night,” Etc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Six months was a long time, but he believed in her word--and still waited, not once having sought to penetrate that utter privacy which she had asserted to be for her, at that time, life’s prime essential.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Six months was a long time, but he believed in her word--and still waited, not once having sought to penetrate that utter privacy which she had asserted to be for her, at that time, life’s prime essential.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
black-and-gold
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From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Six months was a long time, but he believed in her word--and still waited, not once having sought to penetrate that utter privacy which she had asserted to be for her, at that time, life’s prime essential.
Clifford
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From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He did not expect to see her here, hence felt no disappointment when his roving eyes did not come upon her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not expect to see her here, hence felt no disappointment when his roving eyes did not come upon her.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He did not expect to see her here, hence felt no disappointment when his roving eyes did not come upon her.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading Six months was a long time, but he believed in her word--and still waited, not once having sought to penetrate that utter privacy which she had asserted to be for her, at that time, life’s prime essential.
Etc
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “Partners of the Night,” Etc.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He did not expect to see her here, hence felt no disappointment when his roving eyes did not come upon her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He did not expect to see her here, hence felt no disappointment when his roving eyes did not come upon her.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He did not expect to see her here, hence felt no disappointment when his roving eyes did not come upon her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Six months was a long time, but he believed in her word--and still waited, not once having sought to penetrate that utter privacy which she had asserted to be for her, at that time, life’s prime essential.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
for this reason
From this reading He did not expect to see her here, hence felt no disappointment when his roving eyes did not come upon her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He did not expect to see her here, hence felt no disappointment when his roving eyes did not come upon her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had said she would write when she had thought it all out, and when she was ready to see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
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 _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Six months was a long time, but he believed in her word--and still waited, not once having sought to penetrate that utter privacy which she had asserted to be for her, at that time, life’s prime essential.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
and nothing more
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Six months was a long time, but he believed in her word--and still waited, not once having sought to penetrate that utter privacy which she had asserted to be for her, at that time, life’s prime essential.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
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 Six months was a long time, but he believed in her word--and still waited, not once having sought to penetrate that utter privacy which she had asserted to be for her, at that time, life’s prime essential.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Partners of the Night,” Etc.
not any; not one
From this reading He did not expect to see her here, hence felt no disappointment when his roving eyes did not come upon her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not expect to see her here, hence felt no disappointment when his roving eyes did not come upon her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Partners of the Night,” Etc.
on one occasion
From this reading Six months was a long time, but he believed in her word--and still waited, not once having sought to penetrate that utter privacy which she had asserted to be for her, at that time, life’s prime essential.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had said she would write when she had thought it all out, and when she was ready to see him.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
PartnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Partners of the Night,” Etc.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Six months was a long time, but he believed in her word--and still waited, not once having sought to penetrate that utter privacy which she had asserted to be for her, at that time, life’s prime essential.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading Six months was a long time, but he believed in her word--and still waited, not once having sought to penetrate that utter privacy which she had asserted to be for her, at that time, life’s prime essential.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Six months was a long time, but he believed in her word--and still waited, not once having sought to penetrate that utter privacy which she had asserted to be for her, at that time, life’s prime essential.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She had said she would write when she had thought it all out, and when she was ready to see him.
Regan
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From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
rovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading He did not expect to see her here, hence felt no disappointment when his roving eyes did not come upon her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She had said she would write when she had thought it all out, and when she was ready to see him.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He did not expect to see her here, hence felt no disappointment when his roving eyes did not come upon her.
the act of searching for something
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had said she would write when she had thought it all out, and when she was ready to see him.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
that is looked for
From this reading Six months was a long time, but he believed in her word--and still waited, not once having sought to penetrate that utter privacy which she had asserted to be for her, at that time, life’s prime essential.
not in physical motion
From this reading Six months was a long time, but he believed in her word--and still waited, not once having sought to penetrate that utter privacy which she had asserted to be for her, at that time, life’s prime essential.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Six months was a long time, but he believed in her word--and still waited, not once having sought to penetrate that utter privacy which she had asserted to be for her, at that time, life’s prime essential.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Partners of the Night,” Etc.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had said she would write when she had thought it all out, and when she was ready to see him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Six months was a long time, but he believed in her word--and still waited, not once having sought to penetrate that utter privacy which she had asserted to be for her, at that time, life’s prime essential.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not expect to see her here, hence felt no disappointment when his roving eyes did not come upon her.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He did not expect to see her here, hence felt no disappointment when his roving eyes did not come upon her.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Six months was a long time, but he believed in her word--and still waited, not once having sought to penetrate that utter privacy which she had asserted to be for her, at that time, life’s prime essential.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
at the time that
From this reading He did not expect to see her here, hence felt no disappointment when his roving eyes did not come upon her.
in or to any place at all
From this reading _Published January 1918_ It was opening night of the new bill at the Grand Alcazar; and Clifford, as he waited alone at a little table for his host, almost unconsciously searched through the great restaurant of black-and-gold for Mary Regan--just as, almost unconsciously, he had been seeking her wherever he had been during the six months of agreed-upon silence since they had parted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Six months was a long time, but he believed in her word--and still waited, not once having sought to penetrate that utter privacy which she had asserted to be for her, at that time, life’s prime essential.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Six months was a long time, but he believed in her word--and still waited, not once having sought to penetrate that utter privacy which she had asserted to be for her, at that time, life’s prime essential.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had said she would write when she had thought it all out, and when she was ready to see him.
produce a literary work
From this reading She had said she would write when she had thought it all out, and when she was ready to see him.
