Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

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

From this reading HOW MONA DEFENDS THE DEAD--AND HOW LADY LILIAS EATON WAXES ELOQUENT.

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

From this reading As hour follows upon hour, even the most poignant griefs grow less.

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From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading Nature sooner or later will come to the rescue, and hope "springing eternal" will cast despair into the background.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

put or send forth

From this reading Nature sooner or later will come to the rescue, and hope "springing eternal" will cast despair into the background.

plural of “cling” — fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

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

From this reading Nature sooner or later will come to the rescue, and hope "springing eternal" will cast despair into the background.

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

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

From this reading HOW MONA DEFENDS THE DEAD--AND HOW LADY LILIAS EATON WAXES ELOQUENT.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

third-person singular of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of

From this reading HOW MONA DEFENDS THE DEAD--AND HOW LADY LILIAS EATON WAXES ELOQUENT.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Nature sooner or later will come to the rescue, and hope "springing eternal" will cast despair into the background.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

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From this reading HOW MONA DEFENDS THE DEAD--AND HOW LADY LILIAS EATON WAXES ELOQUENT.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading HOW MONA DEFENDS THE DEAD--AND HOW LADY LILIAS EATON WAXES ELOQUENT.

past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Nature sooner or later will come to the rescue, and hope "springing eternal" will cast despair into the background.

divisible by two

From this reading As hour follows upon hour, even the most poignant griefs grow less.

plural of “fade” — a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

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

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading As hour follows upon hour, even the most poignant griefs grow less.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

experiencing joy and pleasure

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

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From this reading As hour follows upon hour, even the most poignant griefs grow less.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading As hour follows upon hour, even the most poignant griefs grow less.

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

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Nature sooner or later will come to the rescue, and hope "springing eternal" will cast despair into the background.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading As hour follows upon hour, even the most poignant griefs grow less.

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From this reading HOW MONA DEFENDS THE DEAD--AND HOW LADY LILIAS EATON WAXES ELOQUENT.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Nature sooner or later will come to the rescue, and hope "springing eternal" will cast despair into the background.

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

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading HOW MONA DEFENDS THE DEAD--AND HOW LADY LILIAS EATON WAXES ELOQUENT.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Nature sooner or later will come to the rescue, and hope "springing eternal" will cast despair into the background.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading As hour follows upon hour, even the most poignant griefs grow less.

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From this reading HOW MONA DEFENDS THE DEAD--AND HOW LADY LILIAS EATON WAXES ELOQUENT.

for the most time

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

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

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

an island to the northwest of Wales

From this reading HOW MONA DEFENDS THE DEAD--AND HOW LADY LILIAS EATON WAXES ELOQUENT.

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

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As hour follows upon hour, even the most poignant griefs grow less.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Nature sooner or later will come to the rescue, and hope "springing eternal" will cast despair into the background.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

and nothing more

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nature sooner or later will come to the rescue, and hope "springing eternal" will cast despair into the background.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

arousing affect

From this reading As hour follows upon hour, even the most poignant griefs grow less.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

on the contrary

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

free from harm or evil

From this reading Nature sooner or later will come to the rescue, and hope "springing eternal" will cast despair into the background.

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From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Nature sooner or later will come to the rescue, and hope "springing eternal" will cast despair into the background.

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

From this reading Nature sooner or later will come to the rescue, and hope "springing eternal" will cast despair into the background.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

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

From this reading HOW MONA DEFENDS THE DEAD--AND HOW LADY LILIAS EATON WAXES ELOQUENT.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

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

From this reading Nature sooner or later will come to the rescue, and hope "springing eternal" will cast despair into the background.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As hour follows upon hour, even the most poignant griefs grow less.

plural of “wax” — any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water

From this reading HOW MONA DEFENDS THE DEAD--AND HOW LADY LILIAS EATON WAXES ELOQUENT.

at the time that

From this reading Mona, as is only natural, clings longest to the memory of that terrible day when grief and gladness had been so closely blended, when tragedy followed so fast upon their comedy that laughter and tears embraced each other and gloom overpowered their sunshine.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Nature sooner or later will come to the rescue, and hope "springing eternal" will cast despair into the background.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Paul Rodney's death being rather more a shock than a grief to the inmates of the Towers, the remembrance of it fades from their minds with a rapidity that astonishes even themselves.