Chapter VIII

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

From this reading She did not find Ella, but instead found the boy alone, without supervision; and the idea, as well as the execution of his abduction, were the work of a moment.

the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife

From this reading She did not find Ella, but instead found the boy alone, without supervision; and the idea, as well as the execution of his abduction, were the work of a moment.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She did not find Ella, but instead found the boy alone, without supervision; and the idea, as well as the execution of his abduction, were the work of a moment.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

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

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

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

From this reading She did not find Ella, but instead found the boy alone, without supervision; and the idea, as well as the execution of his abduction, were the work of a moment.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Her appearance in the Erlau's garden entirely concerned her hated rival.

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

From this reading She did not find Ella, but instead found the boy alone, without supervision; and the idea, as well as the execution of his abduction, were the work of a moment.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

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

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

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

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

a youthful male person

From this reading She did not find Ella, but instead found the boy alone, without supervision; and the idea, as well as the execution of his abduction, were the work of a moment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She did not find Ella, but instead found the boy alone, without supervision; and the idea, as well as the execution of his abduction, were the work of a moment.

the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

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From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

a young person of either sex

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Her appearance in the Erlau's garden entirely concerned her hated rival.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

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

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

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

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

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From this reading She did not find Ella, but instead found the boy alone, without supervision; and the idea, as well as the execution of his abduction, were the work of a moment.

possessive form of “ellas” — a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

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

From this reading Her appearance in the Erlau's garden entirely concerned her hated rival.

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From this reading Her appearance in the Erlau's garden entirely concerned her hated rival.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading She did not find Ella, but instead found the boy alone, without supervision; and the idea, as well as the execution of his abduction, were the work of a moment.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading She did not find Ella, but instead found the boy alone, without supervision; and the idea, as well as the execution of his abduction, were the work of a moment.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

set up or found

From this reading She did not find Ella, but instead found the boy alone, without supervision; and the idea, as well as the execution of his abduction, were the work of a moment.

made afraid

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Her appearance in the Erlau's garden entirely concerned her hated rival.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading Her appearance in the Erlau's garden entirely concerned her hated rival.

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

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

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

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

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

From this reading She did not find Ella, but instead found the boy alone, without supervision; and the idea, as well as the execution of his abduction, were the work of a moment.

cause to move by striking

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

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

From this reading She did not find Ella, but instead found the boy alone, without supervision; and the idea, as well as the execution of his abduction, were the work of a moment.

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

From this reading Her appearance in the Erlau's garden entirely concerned her hated rival.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading She did not find Ella, but instead found the boy alone, without supervision; and the idea, as well as the execution of his abduction, were the work of a moment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

immediately past

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

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

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

something that is lost

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

a particular point in time

From this reading She did not find Ella, but instead found the boy alone, without supervision; and the idea, as well as the execution of his abduction, were the work of a moment.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

not any; not one

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

and nothing more

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading Her appearance in the Erlau's garden entirely concerned her hated rival.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

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

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading She did not find Ella, but instead found the boy alone, without supervision; and the idea, as well as the execution of his abduction, were the work of a moment.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

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

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

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

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

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

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

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

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

in the direction of

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

in a triumphant manner

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

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

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading She did not find Ella, but instead found the boy alone, without supervision; and the idea, as well as the execution of his abduction, were the work of a moment.

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

From this reading She did not find Ella, but instead found the boy alone, without supervision; and the idea, as well as the execution of his abduction, were the work of a moment.

at the time that

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

which person or people

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

in a willing manner

From this reading At first the child willingly followed the beautiful stranger, who drew it caressingly towards her, and when he commenced to become frightened, and asked to be taken back to his mother, it was already too late.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading She did not find Ella, but instead found the boy alone, without supervision; and the idea, as well as the execution of his abduction, were the work of a moment.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The passionate woman did indeed not act upon any plan or calculation when she seized upon this last extreme means of cooling her revenge.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading She did not find Ella, but instead found the boy alone, without supervision; and the idea, as well as the execution of his abduction, were the work of a moment.

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

From this reading Beatrice never thought of the possible consequences of her step when she carried her prey away triumphantly; she only felt that no stroke from a dagger could hit Ella's heart so deeply and certainly as the loss of her child, and that this loss would raise an everlasting barrier between the parents.