Chapter XVII · The Baby.—lovers’ Adieux

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

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

later than; following

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

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

From this reading Why, the dignity and real elevation of character that this has revealed in Susie is a compensation for almost anything that could happen.

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

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

any thing at all

From this reading Why, the dignity and real elevation of character that this has revealed in Susie is a compensation for almost anything that could happen.

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

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Why, the dignity and real elevation of character that this has revealed in Susie is a compensation for almost anything that could happen.

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From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

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From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Don’t you see how this shows, beyond a shadow of doubt, that she is no common girl?”

something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

From this reading Why, the dignity and real elevation of character that this has revealed in Susie is a compensation for almost anything that could happen.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

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

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

dearly loved

From this reading “My dear,” he said, “depend upon it, you ought not to feel so mortified.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading “My dear,” he said, “depend upon it, you ought not to feel so mortified.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Why, the dignity and real elevation of character that this has revealed in Susie is a compensation for almost anything that could happen.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

in a cheerless manner

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

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From this reading Don’t you see how this shows, beyond a shadow of doubt, that she is no common girl?”

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Don’t you see how this shows, beyond a shadow of doubt, that she is no common girl?”

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Why, the dignity and real elevation of character that this has revealed in Susie is a compensation for almost anything that could happen.

divisible by two

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

a young female

From this reading Don’t you see how this shows, beyond a shadow of doubt, that she is no common girl?”

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

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

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

come to pass

From this reading Why, the dignity and real elevation of character that this has revealed in Susie is a compensation for almost anything that could happen.

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

From this reading Why, the dignity and real elevation of character that this has revealed in Susie is a compensation for almost anything that could happen.

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

From this reading “My dear,” he said, “depend upon it, you ought not to feel so mortified.

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

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

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

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

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From this reading Don’t you see how this shows, beyond a shadow of doubt, that she is no common girl?”

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

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

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

From this reading Why, the dignity and real elevation of character that this has revealed in Susie is a compensation for almost anything that could happen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “My dear,” he said, “depend upon it, you ought not to feel so mortified.

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

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

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

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

strong feelings of embarrassment

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

suffering from tissue death

From this reading “My dear,” he said, “depend upon it, you ought not to feel so mortified.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My dear,” he said, “depend upon it, you ought not to feel so mortified.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

not any; not one

From this reading Don’t you see how this shows, beyond a shadow of doubt, that she is no common girl?”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading “My dear,” he said, “depend upon it, you ought not to feel so mortified.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Why, the dignity and real elevation of character that this has revealed in Susie is a compensation for almost anything that could happen.

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading Why, the dignity and real elevation of character that this has revealed in Susie is a compensation for almost anything that could happen.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “My dear,” he said, “depend upon it, you ought not to feel so mortified.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Don’t you see how this shows, beyond a shadow of doubt, that she is no common girl?”

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Don’t you see how this shows, beyond a shadow of doubt, that she is no common girl?”

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

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading Don’t you see how this shows, beyond a shadow of doubt, that she is no common girl?”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

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From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

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

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Why, the dignity and real elevation of character that this has revealed in Susie is a compensation for almost anything that could happen.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

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

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

up to a particular time

From this reading Clara’s refinement of nature and purpose was shocked beyond expression by the coarse conduct of her brother, and not until the doctor came home, late in the evening, and after she had had a long talk with him, did she begin to feel the least return of comfort.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “My dear,” he said, “depend upon it, you ought not to feel so mortified.

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

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why, the dignity and real elevation of character that this has revealed in Susie is a compensation for almost anything that could happen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The effort Clara had made to do a great service for Susie, had failed dismally, and her mortification was intense, and for the first time she was a little disappointed with Susie, that she could be so serene, and evidently glad even, that the movement had failed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “My dear,” he said, “depend upon it, you ought not to feel so mortified.