Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

From this reading Meantime the southeaster, dead ahead and blowing harder every minute, was sending its seas further and further aft.

at or in the front

From this reading Meantime the southeaster, dead ahead and blowing harder every minute, was sending its seas further and further aft.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

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

From this reading Had Clara recognized Thurstane, she would have thrown herself into his arms, and he would hardly have slept that night for joy.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Had Clara recognized Thurstane, she would have thrown herself into his arms, and he would hardly have slept that night for joy.

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

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

for the reason that

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

a job in an organization

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading Meantime the southeaster, dead ahead and blowing harder every minute, was sending its seas further and further aft.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

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From this reading Had Clara recognized Thurstane, she would have thrown herself into his arms, and he would hardly have slept that night for joy.

free from clouds

From this reading Innumerable twinklings of stars faintly illuminated a cloudless, serene heaven, and a foaming, plunging ocean.

the repetition of consonants (or consonant patterns) especially at the ends of words

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

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

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

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

From this reading Meantime the southeaster, dead ahead and blowing harder every minute, was sending its seas further and further aft.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

the act of discovering something

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Meantime the southeaster, dead ahead and blowing harder every minute, was sending its seas further and further aft.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading Innumerable twinklings of stars faintly illuminated a cloudless, serene heaven, and a foaming, plunging ocean.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

(medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading Innumerable twinklings of stars faintly illuminated a cloudless, serene heaven, and a foaming, plunging ocean.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Had Clara recognized Thurstane, she would have thrown herself into his arms, and he would hardly have slept that night for joy.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Meantime the southeaster, dead ahead and blowing harder every minute, was sending its seas further and further aft.

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

From this reading Had Clara recognized Thurstane, she would have thrown herself into his arms, and he would hardly have slept that night for joy.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading Meantime the southeaster, dead ahead and blowing harder every minute, was sending its seas further and further aft.

only a very short time before

From this reading Had Clara recognized Thurstane, she would have thrown herself into his arms, and he would hardly have slept that night for joy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had Clara recognized Thurstane, she would have thrown herself into his arms, and he would hardly have slept that night for joy.

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

From this reading Had Clara recognized Thurstane, she would have thrown herself into his arms, and he would hardly have slept that night for joy.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Innumerable twinklings of stars faintly illuminated a cloudless, serene heaven, and a foaming, plunging ocean.

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

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Had Clara recognized Thurstane, she would have thrown herself into his arms, and he would hardly have slept that night for joy.

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

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

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

From this reading Had Clara recognized Thurstane, she would have thrown herself into his arms, and he would hardly have slept that night for joy.

provided with artificial light

From this reading Innumerable twinklings of stars faintly illuminated a cloudless, serene heaven, and a foaming, plunging ocean.

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

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Innumerable twinklings of stars faintly illuminated a cloudless, serene heaven, and a foaming, plunging ocean.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Had Clara recognized Thurstane, she would have thrown herself into his arms, and he would hardly have slept that night for joy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Meantime the southeaster, dead ahead and blowing harder every minute, was sending its seas further and further aft.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Had Clara recognized Thurstane, she would have thrown herself into his arms, and he would hardly have slept that night for joy.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

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

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

joined in matrimony

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading Meantime the southeaster, dead ahead and blowing harder every minute, was sending its seas further and further aft.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Meantime the southeaster, dead ahead and blowing harder every minute, was sending its seas further and further aft.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Had Clara recognized Thurstane, she would have thrown herself into his arms, and he would hardly have slept that night for joy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Innumerable twinklings of stars faintly illuminated a cloudless, serene heaven, and a foaming, plunging ocean.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Innumerable twinklings of stars faintly illuminated a cloudless, serene heaven, and a foaming, plunging ocean.

on the contrary

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Had Clara recognized Thurstane, she would have thrown herself into his arms, and he would hardly have slept that night for joy.

past form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

the act of rejecting something

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

Identical; not different.

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Meantime the southeaster, dead ahead and blowing harder every minute, was sending its seas further and further aft.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading Meantime the southeaster, dead ahead and blowing harder every minute, was sending its seas further and further aft.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading Innumerable twinklings of stars faintly illuminated a cloudless, serene heaven, and a foaming, plunging ocean.

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

From this reading Had Clara recognized Thurstane, she would have thrown herself into his arms, and he would hardly have slept that night for joy.

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

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Had Clara recognized Thurstane, she would have thrown herself into his arms, and he would hardly have slept that night for joy.

a strong wind from the southeast

From this reading Meantime the southeaster, dead ahead and blowing harder every minute, was sending its seas further and further aft.

express in speech

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Innumerable twinklings of stars faintly illuminated a cloudless, serene heaven, and a foaming, plunging ocean.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

required or under orders

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

the railing around the stern of a ship

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Had Clara recognized Thurstane, she would have thrown herself into his arms, and he would hardly have slept that night for joy.

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

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Had Clara recognized Thurstane, she would have thrown herself into his arms, and he would hardly have slept that night for joy.

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From this reading Had Clara recognized Thurstane, she would have thrown herself into his arms, and he would hardly have slept that night for joy.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

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

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

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

From this reading Innumerable twinklings of stars faintly illuminated a cloudless, serene heaven, and a foaming, plunging ocean.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

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

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

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

From this reading He left his wet berth on the deck, reeled, or rather was flung, to the stern of the vessel, lodged himself between the little wheel-house and the taffrail, and watched a scene in consonance with his feelings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

inflected form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

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

From this reading Had Clara recognized Thurstane, she would have thrown herself into his arms, and he would hardly have slept that night for joy.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.

but in spite of that

From this reading As it was, he could not sleep for misery; festering at heart because of that letter of rejection; almost maddened by his supposed discovery that she would not speak to him, yet declaring to himself that he never would have married her, because of her money; at the same time worshipping and desiring her with passion; longing to die, but longing to die for her; half enraged, and altogether wretched.