how long something has existed
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Life and liberty for those two children who love and trust you, who know nothing of the fate that hangs over them!"
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
dearly loved
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
doggedadjectiveUS /dɔːɡd/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
Elza
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From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
divisible by two
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
opinion or judgment
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
a social unit living together
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Life and liberty for those two children who love and trust you, who know nothing of the fate that hangs over them!"
feverishlyadverbUS /ˈfevərɪʃli/
in a feverish manner
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
hangsnounUS /hæŋz/
plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something
From this reading Life and liberty for those two children who love and trust you, who know nothing of the fate that hangs over them!"
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Life and liberty for those two children who love and trust you, who know nothing of the fate that hangs over them!"
level-headedadjective
exercising or showing good judgment
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
Lombardynoun
a region of north central Italy bordering Switzerland
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
for more time
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Life and liberty for those two children who love and trust you, who know nothing of the fate that hangs over them!"
held dear
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
maizenounUS /meɪz/
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
Maurus
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From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
neuroticadjectiveUS /nʊˈrɑːtɪk/
characteristic of or affected by neurosis
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Life and liberty for those two children who love and trust you, who know nothing of the fate that hangs over them!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Life and liberty for those two children who love and trust you, who know nothing of the fate that hangs over them!"
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
plumesnounUS /pluːmz/
plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
poplars
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From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
radiatingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪŋ/
diverging from a common point
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
RosemarynounUS /ˈroʊzmeri/
widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
except for; apart from
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
spectrenounUS /ˈspektər/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Life and liberty for those two children who love and trust you, who know nothing of the fate that hangs over them!"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Life and liberty for those two children who love and trust you, who know nothing of the fate that hangs over them!"
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
propel through the air
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Life and liberty for those two children who love and trust you, who know nothing of the fate that hangs over them!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Life and liberty for those two children who love and trust you, who know nothing of the fate that hangs over them!"
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
unbendingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈbendɪŋ/
incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
at the time that
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading When she walked in the park and the soft summer breeze stirred the branches of Lombardy poplars or the stately plumes of maize, ghostly voices would seem to be whispering all around her: "Life and liberty for Philip and Anna!
which person or people
From this reading Life and liberty for those two children who love and trust you, who know nothing of the fate that hangs over them!"
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And when she was in the house at meals or in the family circle, with Elza radiating happiness and even Maurus unbending, with Philip almost feverishly gay and Anna thoughtful, the eyes of all these kind, dear people whom she loved seemed full of reproach to the one woman who could save them--if she would.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Then Rosemary, unable to pretend any longer, would run up to her room; and she--one of the most sane, most level-headed women in this neurotic age--would throw herself on her knees and pray to be taken out of it all.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And it was that spectre which from that hour haunted Rosemary; it would not allow her to rest at night; it dogged her steps by day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Life and liberty for those two children who love and trust you, who know nothing of the fate that hangs over them!"
