Chapter XI

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

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

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

From this reading DEEPER, AND DEEPER STILL.

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From this reading GEORGE SAND.--_André._ The discovery of her husband's pursuits was made too late.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

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From this reading Elle s'efforça de lui éviter la souffrance en lui cachant la sienne; elle s'habitua à souffrir seule, à n'avoir ni appui, ni consolation, ni conseil.

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

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

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

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

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From this reading Elle s'efforça de lui éviter la souffrance en lui cachant la sienne; elle s'habitua à souffrir seule, à n'avoir ni appui, ni consolation, ni conseil.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

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From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading It made him uneasy at home; made him seek excitement elsewhere, in which to intoxicate his conscience.

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From this reading Elle s'efforça de lui éviter la souffrance en lui cachant la sienne; elle s'habitua à souffrir seule, à n'avoir ni appui, ni consolation, ni conseil.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading Elle s'efforça de lui éviter la souffrance en lui cachant la sienne; elle s'habitua à souffrir seule, à n'avoir ni appui, ni consolation, ni conseil.

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

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Elle s'efforça de lui éviter la souffrance en lui cachant la sienne; elle s'habitua à souffrir seule, à n'avoir ni appui, ni consolation, ni conseil.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading DEEPER, AND DEEPER STILL.

past form of “delude” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

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

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

the act of discovering something

From this reading GEORGE SAND.--_André._ The discovery of her husband's pursuits was made too late.

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From this reading Elle s'efforça de lui éviter la souffrance en lui cachant la sienne; elle s'habitua à souffrir seule, à n'avoir ni appui, ni consolation, ni conseil.

in or to another place

From this reading It made him uneasy at home; made him seek excitement elsewhere, in which to intoxicate his conscience.

half the width of an em

From this reading Elle s'efforça de lui éviter la souffrance en lui cachant la sienne; elle s'habitua à souffrir seule, à n'avoir ni appui, ni consolation, ni conseil.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading It made him uneasy at home; made him seek excitement elsewhere, in which to intoxicate his conscience.

smooth and unconstrained in movement

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading GEORGE SAND.--_André._ The discovery of her husband's pursuits was made too late.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

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

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

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

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

full of sorrow

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

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

From this reading GEORGE SAND.--_André._ The discovery of her husband's pursuits was made too late.

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

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

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

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It made him uneasy at home; made him seek excitement elsewhere, in which to intoxicate his conscience.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading GEORGE SAND.--_André._ The discovery of her husband's pursuits was made too late.

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

From this reading It made him uneasy at home; made him seek excitement elsewhere, in which to intoxicate his conscience.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

fill with high spirits; fill with optimism

From this reading It made him uneasy at home; made him seek excitement elsewhere, in which to intoxicate his conscience.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Elle s'efforça de lui éviter la souffrance en lui cachant la sienne; elle s'habitua à souffrir seule, à n'avoir ni appui, ni consolation, ni conseil.

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

From this reading GEORGE SAND.--_André._ The discovery of her husband's pursuits was made too late.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

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From this reading Elle s'efforça de lui éviter la souffrance en lui cachant la sienne; elle s'habitua à souffrir seule, à n'avoir ni appui, ni consolation, ni conseil.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading GEORGE SAND.--_André._ The discovery of her husband's pursuits was made too late.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

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From this reading Elle s'efforça de lui éviter la souffrance en lui cachant la sienne; elle s'habitua à souffrir seule, à n'avoir ni appui, ni consolation, ni conseil.

a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite

From this reading Elle s'efforça de lui éviter la souffrance en lui cachant la sienne; elle s'habitua à souffrir seule, à n'avoir ni appui, ni consolation, ni conseil.

not any; not one

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GEORGE SAND.--_André._ The discovery of her husband's pursuits was made too late.

and nothing more

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

win approval or support for

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading GEORGE SAND.--_André._ The discovery of her husband's pursuits was made too late.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

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From this reading Elle s'efforça de lui éviter la souffrance en lui cachant la sienne; elle s'habitua à souffrir seule, à n'avoir ni appui, ni consolation, ni conseil.

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From this reading Elle s'efforça de lui éviter la souffrance en lui cachant la sienne; elle s'habitua à souffrir seule, à n'avoir ni appui, ni consolation, ni conseil.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading GEORGE SAND.--_André._ The discovery of her husband's pursuits was made too late.

cut with a saw

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

try to get or reach

From this reading It made him uneasy at home; made him seek excitement elsewhere, in which to intoxicate his conscience.

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From this reading Elle s'efforça de lui éviter la souffrance en lui cachant la sienne; elle s'habitua à souffrir seule, à n'avoir ni appui, ni consolation, ni conseil.

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From this reading Elle s'efforça de lui éviter la souffrance en lui cachant la sienne; elle s'habitua à souffrir seule, à n'avoir ni appui, ni consolation, ni conseil.

in the near future

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

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From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

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From this reading Elle s'efforça de lui éviter la souffrance en lui cachant la sienne; elle s'habitua à souffrir seule, à n'avoir ni appui, ni consolation, ni conseil.

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From this reading Elle s'efforça de lui éviter la souffrance en lui cachant la sienne; elle s'habitua à souffrir seule, à n'avoir ni appui, ni consolation, ni conseil.

not in physical motion

From this reading DEEPER, AND DEEPER STILL.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

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

From this reading GEORGE SAND.--_André._ The discovery of her husband's pursuits was made too late.

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

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading GEORGE SAND.--_André._ The discovery of her husband's pursuits was made too late.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading It made him uneasy at home; made him seek excitement elsewhere, in which to intoxicate his conscience.

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

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

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

From this reading GEORGE SAND.--_André._ The discovery of her husband's pursuits was made too late.

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

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

but in spite of that

From this reading Cecil had become a confirmed gambler; and although he saw--saw with anger and remorse--that his wife was heartbroken at the discovery, and could not be deluded by the fluent sophisms with which he tried to persuade her that he had no other career left--could not believe his present pursuits were only temporary, to be given up as soon as he had won sufficient money to be independent; yet his remorse only tormented, it did not cure him.

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From this reading Elle s'efforça de lui éviter la souffrance en lui cachant la sienne; elle s'habitua à souffrir seule, à n'avoir ni appui, ni consolation, ni conseil.

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From this reading Elle s'efforça de lui éviter la souffrance en lui cachant la sienne; elle s'habitua à souffrir seule, à n'avoir ni appui, ni consolation, ni conseil.