Chapter XII

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

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

at or in the front

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

a quantity of money

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

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

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

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

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He never looked back--that she noticed with the greatest amount of interest.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But now she saw that she had been successful.

-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

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

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading If he had looked back she would have felt that she had not succeeded in her endeavour to force him to take every ounce out of himself.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading If he had looked back she would have felt that she had not succeeded in her endeavour to force him to take every ounce out of himself.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading If he had looked back she would have felt that she had not succeeded in her endeavour to force him to take every ounce out of himself.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading If he had looked back she would have felt that she had not succeeded in her endeavour to force him to take every ounce out of himself.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

set up or found

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

highest in quality

From this reading He never looked back--that she noticed with the greatest amount of interest.

the act of grasping

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

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

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If he had looked back she would have felt that she had not succeeded in her endeavour to force him to take every ounce out of himself.

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

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

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

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

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

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

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

From this reading If he had looked back she would have felt that she had not succeeded in her endeavour to force him to take every ounce out of himself.

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

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

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From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

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

From this reading If he had looked back she would have felt that she had not succeeded in her endeavour to force him to take every ounce out of himself.

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From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

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

From this reading He never looked back--that she noticed with the greatest amount of interest.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He never looked back--that she noticed with the greatest amount of interest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If he had looked back she would have felt that she had not succeeded in her endeavour to force him to take every ounce out of himself.

being perceived or observed

From this reading He never looked back--that she noticed with the greatest amount of interest.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But now she saw that she had been successful.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound

From this reading If he had looked back she would have felt that she had not succeeded in her endeavour to force him to take every ounce out of himself.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If he had looked back she would have felt that she had not succeeded in her endeavour to force him to take every ounce out of himself.

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From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

a loud and disturbing noise

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

gather, as of natural products

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

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

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

cut with a saw

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

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

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

hit hard

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

past form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading If he had looked back she would have felt that she had not succeeded in her endeavour to force him to take every ounce out of himself.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading But now she saw that she had been successful.

in a swift manner

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

carry out

From this reading If he had looked back she would have felt that she had not succeeded in her endeavour to force him to take every ounce out of himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

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

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

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

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

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

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

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

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

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

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

which person or people

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading She saw how he was walking--swiftly--eagerly--a foot or two ahead of the man who had found him--his head slightly bent forward, his fingers clutching the grip of his racket as though he were ready to return with fury the ball that had been served to him with a smash--as if he had made up his mind that the man who sowed the wind (within an indiarubber sphere) should reap the whirlwind--if he could.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Priscilla watched him with a considerable amount of interest, for she was far enough away from the crowds at the courts to allow of her watching him without feeling that she was being watched.

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

From this reading If he had looked back she would have felt that she had not succeeded in her endeavour to force him to take every ounce out of himself.