Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading I purpose here to give only a brief sketch of my sojourn under the roof of the La Vignes.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

Having no one else present.

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

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

From this reading _LIFE AT "LESDERNIER."_ AN INTERLUDE.

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

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _LIFE AT "LESDERNIER."_ AN INTERLUDE.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

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

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

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From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

of short duration or distance

From this reading I purpose here to give only a brief sketch of my sojourn under the roof of the La Vignes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

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From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

make denser, stronger, or purer

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

dearly loved

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

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

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

divisible by two

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

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

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I purpose here to give only a brief sketch of my sojourn under the roof of the La Vignes.

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I purpose here to give only a brief sketch of my sojourn under the roof of the La Vignes.

the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I purpose here to give only a brief sketch of my sojourn under the roof of the La Vignes.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

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

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

an intervening period or episode

From this reading _LIFE AT "LESDERNIER."_ AN INTERLUDE.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading I purpose here to give only a brief sketch of my sojourn under the roof of the La Vignes.

immediately past

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

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From this reading _LIFE AT "LESDERNIER."_ AN INTERLUDE.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _LIFE AT "LESDERNIER."_ AN INTERLUDE.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

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

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I purpose here to give only a brief sketch of my sojourn under the roof of the La Vignes.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

of an obscure nature

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

someone who tells a story

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

not any; not one

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

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

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I purpose here to give only a brief sketch of my sojourn under the roof of the La Vignes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

and nothing more

From this reading I purpose here to give only a brief sketch of my sojourn under the roof of the La Vignes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

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From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

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

From this reading I purpose here to give only a brief sketch of my sojourn under the roof of the La Vignes.

with speed

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

on the contrary

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

part with a possession or right

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

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From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading I purpose here to give only a brief sketch of my sojourn under the roof of the La Vignes.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading I purpose here to give only a brief sketch of my sojourn under the roof of the La Vignes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

From this reading I purpose here to give only a brief sketch of my sojourn under the roof of the La Vignes.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

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 The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

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

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

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

From this reading I purpose here to give only a brief sketch of my sojourn under the roof of the La Vignes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

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

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

plural of “tissue” — part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

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

From this reading I purpose here to give only a brief sketch of my sojourn under the roof of the La Vignes.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading I purpose here to give only a brief sketch of my sojourn under the roof of the La Vignes.

develop or come to a promising stage

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

having no precedent; novel

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

up to a particular time

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

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From this reading I purpose here to give only a brief sketch of my sojourn under the roof of the La Vignes.

out of your own free will

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.

at the time that

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

in or at the place that

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Of this no more, not even a hint, at present; lest, dropping the substance for the shadow, the reader should cease to find interest where I most wish to concentrate it for a season.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

a late time of life

From this reading In another book, and at another time, when some that now live shall have passed away, or years shall have made dim the memory of results rather than events (for until _then_ the last must continue, with their causes, to be _mysteries_), I may unfold the tissues of a dire tragedy enacted, by some strange providence, under my peculiar view alone, and thus inexplicable to others.

but in spite of that

From this reading The heroine so far of my own story, I cannot yet voluntarily relinquish the privilege of sympathy, so dear to the narrator of adventure, though I did, indeed, for a time forget my own identity in the dark shadow, the mysterious crimes, the unprecedented and speedy retributions that followed quickly on the heels of guilt at Beauseincourt.