Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

anew

From this reading Notwithstanding what had passed between them, the charm of Annot's manner, her graceful and piquant ways, impelled or allured him again, and his passionate love for her swelled up at times in his breast.

(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 Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

past form of “allure” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading Notwithstanding what had passed between them, the charm of Annot's manner, her graceful and piquant ways, impelled or allured him again, and his passionate love for her swelled up at times in his breast.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

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

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

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From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

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From this reading Notwithstanding what had passed between them, the charm of Annot's manner, her graceful and piquant ways, impelled or allured him again, and his passionate love for her swelled up at times in his breast.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

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

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Notwithstanding what had passed between them, the charm of Annot's manner, her graceful and piquant ways, impelled or allured him again, and his passionate love for her swelled up at times in his breast.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Notwithstanding what had passed between them, the charm of Annot's manner, her graceful and piquant ways, impelled or allured him again, and his passionate love for her swelled up at times in his breast.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Notwithstanding what had passed between them, the charm of Annot's manner, her graceful and piquant ways, impelled or allured him again, and his passionate love for her swelled up at times in his breast.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

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

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Notwithstanding what had passed between them, the charm of Annot's manner, her graceful and piquant ways, impelled or allured him again, and his passionate love for her swelled up at times in his breast.

come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

the sensation produced by low temperatures

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

deem to be

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

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

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading THE CRISIS.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

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

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

plural of “distraction” — mental turmoil

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

a fraudulent or duplicitous representation

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

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From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Was he not to make one more effort, or was it too late to win her love again?

an old word for “before”

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading Notwithstanding what had passed between them, the charm of Annot's manner, her graceful and piquant ways, impelled or allured him again, and his passionate love for her swelled up at times in his breast.

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

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

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

From this reading Was he not to make one more effort, or was it too late to win her love again?

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

From this reading Notwithstanding what had passed between them, the charm of Annot's manner, her graceful and piquant ways, impelled or allured him again, and his passionate love for her swelled up at times in his breast.

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

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

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

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

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

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

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From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

urged or forced to action through moral pressure

From this reading Notwithstanding what had passed between them, the charm of Annot's manner, her graceful and piquant ways, impelled or allured him again, and his passionate love for her swelled up at times in his breast.

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

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

and nothing more

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

immediately past

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

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

From this reading Was he not to make one more effort, or was it too late to win her love again?

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Notwithstanding what had passed between them, the charm of Annot's manner, her graceful and piquant ways, impelled or allured him again, and his passionate love for her swelled up at times in his breast.

engage in

From this reading Was he not to make one more effort, or was it too late to win her love again?

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Notwithstanding what had passed between them, the charm of Annot's manner, her graceful and piquant ways, impelled or allured him again, and his passionate love for her swelled up at times in his breast.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

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From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

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

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Was he not to make one more effort, or was it too late to win her love again?

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Notwithstanding what had passed between them, the charm of Annot's manner, her graceful and piquant ways, impelled or allured him again, and his passionate love for her swelled up at times in his breast.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Was he not to make one more effort, or was it too late to win her love again?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

go across or through

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Notwithstanding what had passed between them, the charm of Annot's manner, her graceful and piquant ways, impelled or allured him again, and his passionate love for her swelled up at times in his breast.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading Notwithstanding what had passed between them, the charm of Annot's manner, her graceful and piquant ways, impelled or allured him again, and his passionate love for her swelled up at times in his breast.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

having an agreeably pungent taste

From this reading Notwithstanding what had passed between them, the charm of Annot's manner, her graceful and piquant ways, impelled or allured him again, and his passionate love for her swelled up at times in his breast.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

manifest or bring back

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

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From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

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From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

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

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

and nothing more

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

express in speech

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

feeling self-importance

From this reading Notwithstanding what had passed between them, the charm of Annot's manner, her graceful and piquant ways, impelled or allured him again, and his passionate love for her swelled up at times in his breast.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

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

From this reading THE CRISIS.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Notwithstanding what had passed between them, the charm of Annot's manner, her graceful and piquant ways, impelled or allured him again, and his passionate love for her swelled up at times in his breast.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

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

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

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

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

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

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Notwithstanding what had passed between them, the charm of Annot's manner, her graceful and piquant ways, impelled or allured him again, and his passionate love for her swelled up at times in his breast.

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

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Was he not to make one more effort, or was it too late to win her love again?

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Notwithstanding what had passed between them, the charm of Annot's manner, her graceful and piquant ways, impelled or allured him again, and his passionate love for her swelled up at times in his breast.

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

From this reading Was he not to make one more effort, or was it too late to win her love again?

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Notwithstanding what had passed between them, the charm of Annot's manner, her graceful and piquant ways, impelled or allured him again, and his passionate love for her swelled up at times in his breast.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

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

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

at the time that

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading What did, or what could, Annot mean by this studied duplicity and defiance of propriety? thought Maude; but ere she could reflect much on the subject, or consider how to speak to Roland about it, or whether she should simply let him discover more for himself, the crisis referred to in our last chapter came to pass, and the possible '_other_ distractions' that had occurred, in his irritation, to Roland's mind were forgotten by him then.

which person or people

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Was he not to make one more effort, or was it too late to win her love again?

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Like one who when drowning will cling to a straw, Roland, with all his just indignation at Annot, clung to his faith in her; but they had parted with much apparent coldness; and, as we have said, in that huge old rambling mansion of Earlshaugh, as it was easy for people to avoid each other it they wished to do so, he had not again met her alone.