Chapter XIV

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

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

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

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

From this reading Mariolle went to her and relieved her of her burden and placed it on the table; then, as she still kept her eyes fastened on the floor, he said to her: "Look at me, little one."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mariolle went to her and relieved her of her burden and placed it on the table; then, as she still kept her eyes fastened on the floor, he said to her: "Look at me, little one."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

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

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading Mariolle went to her and relieved her of her burden and placed it on the table; then, as she still kept her eyes fastened on the floor, he said to her: "Look at me, little one."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "You must not cry," he continued.

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "You must not cry," he continued.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

opinion or judgment

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading Mariolle went to her and relieved her of her burden and placed it on the table; then, as she still kept her eyes fastened on the floor, he said to her: "Look at me, little one."

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Mariolle went to her and relieved her of her burden and placed it on the table; then, as she still kept her eyes fastened on the floor, he said to her: "Look at me, little one."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading She raised her eyes to him; they were full of tears.

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

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mariolle went to her and relieved her of her burden and placed it on the table; then, as she still kept her eyes fastened on the floor, he said to her: "Look at me, little one."

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

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

From this reading Mariolle went to her and relieved her of her burden and placed it on the table; then, as she still kept her eyes fastened on the floor, he said to her: "Look at me, little one."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

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

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

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

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mariolle went to her and relieved her of her burden and placed it on the table; then, as she still kept her eyes fastened on the floor, he said to her: "Look at me, little one."

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Mariolle went to her and relieved her of her burden and placed it on the table; then, as she still kept her eyes fastened on the floor, he said to her: "Look at me, little one."

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mariolle went to her and relieved her of her burden and placed it on the table; then, as she still kept her eyes fastened on the floor, he said to her: "Look at me, little one."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mariolle went to her and relieved her of her burden and placed it on the table; then, as she still kept her eyes fastened on the floor, he said to her: "Look at me, little one."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mariolle went to her and relieved her of her burden and placed it on the table; then, as she still kept her eyes fastened on the floor, he said to her: "Look at me, little one."

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "You must not cry," he continued.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "You must not cry," he continued.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mariolle went to her and relieved her of her burden and placed it on the table; then, as she still kept her eyes fastened on the floor, he said to her: "Look at me, little one."

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mariolle went to her and relieved her of her burden and placed it on the table; then, as she still kept her eyes fastened on the floor, he said to her: "Look at me, little one."

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Mariolle went to her and relieved her of her burden and placed it on the table; then, as she still kept her eyes fastened on the floor, he said to her: "Look at me, little one."

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading She raised her eyes to him; they were full of tears.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Mariolle went to her and relieved her of her burden and placed it on the table; then, as she still kept her eyes fastened on the floor, he said to her: "Look at me, little one."

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mariolle went to her and relieved her of her burden and placed it on the table; then, as she still kept her eyes fastened on the floor, he said to her: "Look at me, little one."

a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

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

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

not in physical motion

From this reading Mariolle went to her and relieved her of her burden and placed it on the table; then, as she still kept her eyes fastened on the floor, he said to her: "Look at me, little one."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Mariolle went to her and relieved her of her burden and placed it on the table; then, as she still kept her eyes fastened on the floor, he said to her: "Look at me, little one."

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

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

From this reading She raised her eyes to him; they were full of tears.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

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

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Mariolle went to her and relieved her of her burden and placed it on the table; then, as she still kept her eyes fastened on the floor, he said to her: "Look at me, little one."

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

From this reading She raised her eyes to him; they were full of tears.

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

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

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

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

make brown and crisp by heating

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

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

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mariolle went to her and relieved her of her burden and placed it on the table; then, as she still kept her eyes fastened on the floor, he said to her: "Look at me, little one."

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

From this reading She raised her eyes to him; they were full of tears.

at the time that

From this reading MARIOLLE COPIES MME DE BURNE When she appeared before him next morning bringing him his tea and toast, and their eyes met, she began to tremble so that the cup and sugar-bowl rattled on the salver.

the words that are spoken

From this reading As he held her in his arms, she murmured: "_Oh! mon Dieu!"_ He knew that it was not regret, nor sorrow, nor remorse that had elicited from her those three agitated words, but happiness, true happiness.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You must not cry," he continued.