Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

put in effect

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

highly skilled

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

(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 crafty and deceitful and fond of intrigues, like all French maids; but she had never committed a crime in her life, and she began to tremble now at the enormity of what she had promised to do.

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

From this reading She was crafty and deceitful and fond of intrigues, like all French maids; but she had never committed a crime in her life, and she began to tremble now at the enormity of what she had promised to do.

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

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

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From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

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

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She was crafty and deceitful and fond of intrigues, like all French maids; but she had never committed a crime in her life, and she began to tremble now at the enormity of what she had promised to do.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was a clever plan, and there was nothing to prevent its being carried out successfully.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It was a clever plan, and there was nothing to prevent its being carried out successfully.

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From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading It was a clever plan, and there was nothing to prevent its being carried out successfully.

in a clever manner

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

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

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading She was crafty and deceitful and fond of intrigues, like all French maids; but she had never committed a crime in her life, and she began to tremble now at the enormity of what she had promised to do.

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading She was crafty and deceitful and fond of intrigues, like all French maids; but she had never committed a crime in her life, and she began to tremble now at the enormity of what she had promised to do.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading She was crafty and deceitful and fond of intrigues, like all French maids; but she had never committed a crime in her life, and she began to tremble now at the enormity of what she had promised to do.

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From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

intended to deceive

From this reading She was crafty and deceitful and fond of intrigues, like all French maids; but she had never committed a crime in her life, and she began to tremble now at the enormity of what she had promised to do.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She was crafty and deceitful and fond of intrigues, like all French maids; but she had never committed a crime in her life, and she began to tremble now at the enormity of what she had promised to do.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

the quality of being outrageous

From this reading She was crafty and deceitful and fond of intrigues, like all French maids; but she had never committed a crime in her life, and she began to tremble now at the enormity of what she had promised to do.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

elaborate or showy attire and accessories

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

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From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

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From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading She was crafty and deceitful and fond of intrigues, like all French maids; but she had never committed a crime in her life, and she began to tremble now at the enormity of what she had promised to do.

set up or found

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading She was crafty and deceitful and fond of intrigues, like all French maids; but she had never committed a crime in her life, and she began to tremble now at the enormity of what she had promised to do.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

coins made of gold

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

past form of “grieve” — feel grief

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

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

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

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

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

lacking in feeling or pity or warmth

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

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

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

ten 10s

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

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

From this reading She was crafty and deceitful and fond of intrigues, like all French maids; but she had never committed a crime in her life, and she began to tremble now at the enormity of what she had promised to do.

plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading She was crafty and deceitful and fond of intrigues, like all French maids; but she had never committed a crime in her life, and she began to tremble now at the enormity of what she had promised to do.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a clever plan, and there was nothing to prevent its being carried out successfully.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

leader of the American Revolution and president of the Continental Congress (1724-1792)

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She was crafty and deceitful and fond of intrigues, like all French maids; but she had never committed a crime in her life, and she began to tremble now at the enormity of what she had promised to do.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

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From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

a female domestic

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading She was crafty and deceitful and fond of intrigues, like all French maids; but she had never committed a crime in her life, and she began to tremble now at the enormity of what she had promised to do.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She was crafty and deceitful and fond of intrigues, like all French maids; but she had never committed a crime in her life, and she began to tremble now at the enormity of what she had promised to do.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

a brief written record

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was a clever plan, and there was nothing to prevent its being carried out successfully.

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

From this reading She was crafty and deceitful and fond of intrigues, like all French maids; but she had never committed a crime in her life, and she began to tremble now at the enormity of what she had promised to do.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a clever plan, and there was nothing to prevent its being carried out successfully.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading It was a clever plan, and there was nothing to prevent its being carried out successfully.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

spoil as if by poison

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading It was a clever plan, and there was nothing to prevent its being carried out successfully.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

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

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading It was a clever plan, and there was nothing to prevent its being carried out successfully.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

the act of killing yourself

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

express in words

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

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

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was a clever plan, and there was nothing to prevent its being carried out successfully.

very small

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

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

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading She was crafty and deceitful and fond of intrigues, like all French maids; but she had never committed a crime in her life, and she began to tremble now at the enormity of what she had promised to do.

a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

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

From this reading She was crafty and deceitful and fond of intrigues, like all French maids; but she had never committed a crime in her life, and she began to tremble now at the enormity of what she had promised to do.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She was crafty and deceitful and fond of intrigues, like all French maids; but she had never committed a crime in her life, and she began to tremble now at the enormity of what she had promised to do.

at the time that

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.

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

From this reading Florine Dabol had promised heartless Louise Barry that she would poison the hapless creature before her; but, as she gazed at the lovely sleeping face, so like that of a grieved child that has sobbed itself to sleep, a twinge of keen remorse tore her heart.

the act of creating written works

From this reading In Florine’s pocket was the tiny powder that, placed in Molly’s glass, was to accomplish the deed; and Louise, with the powder, had given the maid a note that was such a perfect copy of Molly’s writing that, when found in her room next morning, it would be enough to convince every one that Molly had committed suicide.

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

From this reading Vain and pretty, fond of finery, ease, and pleasure, Florine’s god was money; and upon her avarice Louise had cleverly worked, dazzling her with the promise of five hundred dollars in gold when she should come and tell her that deed of crime was accomplished and Cecil Laurens’ young wife dead.