Chapter VIII

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

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

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

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

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

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

From this reading Sir Walter's face, he thought, looked somewhat lined with care; but, as far as I could gather, he saw no change in Lettice.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he had seen them, and from his tone I judged that the intercourse had done more to cheer than to sadden him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Sir Walter's face, he thought, looked somewhat lined with care; but, as far as I could gather, he saw no change in Lettice.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Sir Walter's face, he thought, looked somewhat lined with care; but, as far as I could gather, he saw no change in Lettice.

give encouragement to

From this reading But he had seen them, and from his tone I judged that the intercourse had done more to cheer than to sadden him.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

power to direct or determine

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

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From this reading Of the Davenants he said little.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading But he had seen them, and from his tone I judged that the intercourse had done more to cheer than to sadden him.

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From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

past form of “enfeeble” — make weak

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

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

From this reading Sir Walter's face, he thought, looked somewhat lined with care; but, as far as I could gather, he saw no change in Lettice.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Sir Walter's face, he thought, looked somewhat lined with care; but, as far as I could gather, he saw no change in Lettice.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

assemble or get together

From this reading Sir Walter's face, he thought, looked somewhat lined with care; but, as far as I could gather, he saw no change in Lettice.

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

From this reading But he had seen them, and from his tone I judged that the intercourse had done more to cheer than to sadden him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

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

From this reading Of the Davenants he said little.

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

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

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

From this reading But he had seen them, and from his tone I judged that the intercourse had done more to cheer than to sadden him.

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

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

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

From this reading But he had seen them, and from his tone I judged that the intercourse had done more to cheer than to sadden him.

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

From this reading Sir Walter's face, he thought, looked somewhat lined with care; but, as far as I could gather, he saw no change in Lettice.

communication between individuals

From this reading But he had seen them, and from his tone I judged that the intercourse had done more to cheer than to sadden him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading But he had seen them, and from his tone I judged that the intercourse had done more to cheer than to sadden him.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

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From this reading Sir Walter's face, he thought, looked somewhat lined with care; but, as far as I could gather, he saw no change in Lettice.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading Sir Walter's face, he thought, looked somewhat lined with care; but, as far as I could gather, he saw no change in Lettice.

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

From this reading Of the Davenants he said little.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Sir Walter's face, he thought, looked somewhat lined with care; but, as far as I could gather, he saw no change in Lettice.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

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

From this reading But he had seen them, and from his tone I judged that the intercourse had done more to cheer than to sadden him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

not any; not one

From this reading Sir Walter's face, he thought, looked somewhat lined with care; but, as far as I could gather, he saw no change in Lettice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

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From this reading OLIVE'S RECOLLECTIONS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

by chance

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading OLIVE'S RECOLLECTIONS.

the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

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From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

make unhappy

From this reading But he had seen them, and from his tone I judged that the intercourse had done more to cheer than to sadden him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Of the Davenants he said little.

cut with a saw

From this reading Sir Walter's face, he thought, looked somewhat lined with care; but, as far as I could gather, he saw no change in Lettice.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But he had seen them, and from his tone I judged that the intercourse had done more to cheer than to sadden him.

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

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Walter's face, he thought, looked somewhat lined with care; but, as far as I could gather, he saw no change in Lettice.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Sir Walter's face, he thought, looked somewhat lined with care; but, as far as I could gather, he saw no change in Lettice.

a male human offspring

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But he had seen them, and from his tone I judged that the intercourse had done more to cheer than to sadden him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

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

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But he had seen them, and from his tone I judged that the intercourse had done more to cheer than to sadden him.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Sir Walter's face, he thought, looked somewhat lined with care; but, as far as I could gather, he saw no change in Lettice.

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

From this reading But he had seen them, and from his tone I judged that the intercourse had done more to cheer than to sadden him.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading But he had seen them, and from his tone I judged that the intercourse had done more to cheer than to sadden him.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Sir Walter's face, he thought, looked somewhat lined with care; but, as far as I could gather, he saw no change in Lettice.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sir Walter's face, he thought, looked somewhat lined with care; but, as far as I could gather, he saw no change in Lettice.

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

From this reading Roger brought back from Paris an account of the life led by the son of the late king and his companions, that might perhaps have enfeebled Aunt Dorothy's prayers for his restoration, could she have believed it, which, however (having her belief much under the control of her will), she doubtless never would, on any evidence we could have brought.