used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
alcovenounUS /ˈælkoʊv/
a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading A time came when his armor of misanthropy crumbled away; and in the shadowy alcove of Brantome's living room he confessed to her.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
allurements
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From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading To have found her, to realize that she must remain as an angel hovering high over an inferno, to perceive that he must pass from this radiance into the shades, filled him with a gloomy ecstasy and a pathetic gratitude.
armornounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
protective covering made of metal and used in combat
From this reading A time came when his armor of misanthropy crumbled away; and in the shadowy alcove of Brantome's living room he confessed to her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading And at last it became evident that he had found in this relationship a charm more piercing than if their association could have had a different outcome.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And at last it became evident that he had found in this relationship a charm more piercing than if their association could have had a different outcome.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A time came when his armor of misanthropy crumbled away; and in the shadowy alcove of Brantome's living room he confessed to her.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And at last it became evident that he had found in this relationship a charm more piercing than if their association could have had a different outcome.
Brantome's
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From this reading A time came when his armor of misanthropy crumbled away; and in the shadowy alcove of Brantome's living room he confessed to her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A time came when his armor of misanthropy crumbled away; and in the shadowy alcove of Brantome's living room he confessed to her.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading And at last it became evident that he had found in this relationship a charm more piercing than if their association could have had a different outcome.
concludesverbUS /kənˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “conclude” — decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading For him, no doubt, their hours together were at last suffused with the mournful glory that concludes a sunset--more valuable, to the romantically imaginative soul, than the flaming vigor of mid-day.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading A time came when his armor of misanthropy crumbled away; and in the shadowy alcove of Brantome's living room he confessed to her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And at last it became evident that he had found in this relationship a charm more piercing than if their association could have had a different outcome.
crumbledverbUS /ˈkrʌmbəld/
past form of “crumble” — fall apart
From this reading A time came when his armor of misanthropy crumbled away; and in the shadowy alcove of Brantome's living room he confessed to her.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading And at last it became evident that he had found in this relationship a charm more piercing than if their association could have had a different outcome.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading For him, no doubt, their hours together were at last suffused with the mournful glory that concludes a sunset--more valuable, to the romantically imaginative soul, than the flaming vigor of mid-day.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading To have found her, to realize that she must remain as an angel hovering high over an inferno, to perceive that he must pass from this radiance into the shades, filled him with a gloomy ecstasy and a pathetic gratitude.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading To have found her, to realize that she must remain as an angel hovering high over an inferno, to perceive that he must pass from this radiance into the shades, filled him with a gloomy ecstasy and a pathetic gratitude.
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading For him, no doubt, their hours together were at last suffused with the mournful glory that concludes a sunset--more valuable, to the romantically imaginative soul, than the flaming vigor of mid-day.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For him, no doubt, their hours together were at last suffused with the mournful glory that concludes a sunset--more valuable, to the romantically imaginative soul, than the flaming vigor of mid-day.
set up or found
From this reading And at last it became evident that he had found in this relationship a charm more piercing than if their association could have had a different outcome.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
depressingly dark
From this reading To have found her, to realize that she must remain as an angel hovering high over an inferno, to perceive that he must pass from this radiance into the shades, filled him with a gloomy ecstasy and a pathetic gratitude.
a state of high honor
From this reading For him, no doubt, their hours together were at last suffused with the mournful glory that concludes a sunset--more valuable, to the romantically imaginative soul, than the flaming vigor of mid-day.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading To have found her, to realize that she must remain as an angel hovering high over an inferno, to perceive that he must pass from this radiance into the shades, filled him with a gloomy ecstasy and a pathetic gratitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And at last it became evident that he had found in this relationship a charm more piercing than if their association could have had a different outcome.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And at last it became evident that he had found in this relationship a charm more piercing than if their association could have had a different outcome.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading To have found her, to realize that she must remain as an angel hovering high over an inferno, to perceive that he must pass from this radiance into the shades, filled him with a gloomy ecstasy and a pathetic gratitude.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For him, no doubt, their hours together were at last suffused with the mournful glory that concludes a sunset--more valuable, to the romantically imaginative soul, than the flaming vigor of mid-day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A time came when his armor of misanthropy crumbled away; and in the shadowy alcove of Brantome's living room he confessed to her.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For him, no doubt, their hours together were at last suffused with the mournful glory that concludes a sunset--more valuable, to the romantically imaginative soul, than the flaming vigor of mid-day.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading To have found her, to realize that she must remain as an angel hovering high over an inferno, to perceive that he must pass from this radiance into the shades, filled him with a gloomy ecstasy and a pathetic gratitude.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And at last it became evident that he had found in this relationship a charm more piercing than if their association could have had a different outcome.
imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading For him, no doubt, their hours together were at last suffused with the mournful glory that concludes a sunset--more valuable, to the romantically imaginative soul, than the flaming vigor of mid-day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
infernonounUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnoʊ/
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading To have found her, to realize that she must remain as an angel hovering high over an inferno, to perceive that he must pass from this radiance into the shades, filled him with a gloomy ecstasy and a pathetic gratitude.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To have found her, to realize that she must remain as an angel hovering high over an inferno, to perceive that he must pass from this radiance into the shades, filled him with a gloomy ecstasy and a pathetic gratitude.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
immediately past
From this reading And at last it became evident that he had found in this relationship a charm more piercing than if their association could have had a different outcome.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading A time came when his armor of misanthropy crumbled away; and in the shadowy alcove of Brantome's living room he confessed to her.
mid-day
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From this reading For him, no doubt, their hours together were at last suffused with the mournful glory that concludes a sunset--more valuable, to the romantically imaginative soul, than the flaming vigor of mid-day.
misanthropynoun
hatred of mankind
From this reading A time came when his armor of misanthropy crumbled away; and in the shadowy alcove of Brantome's living room he confessed to her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And at last it became evident that he had found in this relationship a charm more piercing than if their association could have had a different outcome.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading For him, no doubt, their hours together were at last suffused with the mournful glory that concludes a sunset--more valuable, to the romantically imaginative soul, than the flaming vigor of mid-day.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
not any; not one
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading And at last it became evident that he had found in this relationship a charm more piercing than if their association could have had a different outcome.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading To have found her, to realize that she must remain as an angel hovering high over an inferno, to perceive that he must pass from this radiance into the shades, filled him with a gloomy ecstasy and a pathetic gratitude.
go across or through
From this reading To have found her, to realize that she must remain as an angel hovering high over an inferno, to perceive that he must pass from this radiance into the shades, filled him with a gloomy ecstasy and a pathetic gratitude.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading To have found her, to realize that she must remain as an angel hovering high over an inferno, to perceive that he must pass from this radiance into the shades, filled him with a gloomy ecstasy and a pathetic gratitude.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading To have found her, to realize that she must remain as an angel hovering high over an inferno, to perceive that he must pass from this radiance into the shades, filled him with a gloomy ecstasy and a pathetic gratitude.
a human being
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading And at last it became evident that he had found in this relationship a charm more piercing than if their association could have had a different outcome.
in the near future
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading To have found her, to realize that she must remain as an angel hovering high over an inferno, to perceive that he must pass from this radiance into the shades, filled him with a gloomy ecstasy and a pathetic gratitude.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading To have found her, to realize that she must remain as an angel hovering high over an inferno, to perceive that he must pass from this radiance into the shades, filled him with a gloomy ecstasy and a pathetic gratitude.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading And at last it became evident that he had found in this relationship a charm more piercing than if their association could have had a different outcome.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading To have found her, to realize that she must remain as an angel hovering high over an inferno, to perceive that he must pass from this radiance into the shades, filled him with a gloomy ecstasy and a pathetic gratitude.
romanticallyadverbUS /roʊˈmæntɪkəli/
in a romantic manner
From this reading For him, no doubt, their hours together were at last suffused with the mournful glory that concludes a sunset--more valuable, to the romantically imaginative soul, than the flaming vigor of mid-day.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A time came when his armor of misanthropy crumbled away; and in the shadowy alcove of Brantome's living room he confessed to her.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading To have found her, to realize that she must remain as an angel hovering high over an inferno, to perceive that he must pass from this radiance into the shades, filled him with a gloomy ecstasy and a pathetic gratitude.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading A time came when his armor of misanthropy crumbled away; and in the shadowy alcove of Brantome's living room he confessed to her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading For him, no doubt, their hours together were at last suffused with the mournful glory that concludes a sunset--more valuable, to the romantically imaginative soul, than the flaming vigor of mid-day.
suffusedverbUS /səˈfjuːzd/
past form of “suffuse” — cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
From this reading For him, no doubt, their hours together were at last suffused with the mournful glory that concludes a sunset--more valuable, to the romantically imaginative soul, than the flaming vigor of mid-day.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading For him, no doubt, their hours together were at last suffused with the mournful glory that concludes a sunset--more valuable, to the romantically imaginative soul, than the flaming vigor of mid-day.
symbolizedverbUS /ˈsɪmbəlaɪzd/
past form of “symbolize” — express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And at last it became evident that he had found in this relationship a charm more piercing than if their association could have had a different outcome.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And at last it became evident that he had found in this relationship a charm more piercing than if their association could have had a different outcome.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And at last it became evident that he had found in this relationship a charm more piercing than if their association could have had a different outcome.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A time came when his armor of misanthropy crumbled away; and in the shadowy alcove of Brantome's living room he confessed to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading For him, no doubt, their hours together were at last suffused with the mournful glory that concludes a sunset--more valuable, to the romantically imaginative soul, than the flaming vigor of mid-day.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading For him, no doubt, their hours together were at last suffused with the mournful glory that concludes a sunset--more valuable, to the romantically imaginative soul, than the flaming vigor of mid-day.
VernenounUS /vɜːrn/
French writer who is considered the father of science fiction (1828-1905)
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading For him, no doubt, their hours together were at last suffused with the mournful glory that concludes a sunset--more valuable, to the romantically imaginative soul, than the flaming vigor of mid-day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
at the time that
From this reading A time came when his armor of misanthropy crumbled away; and in the shadowy alcove of Brantome's living room he confessed to her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As week followed week, it was evident that David Verne watched her and listened to her as he watched and listened to no other person, with an attention as though there were something unique in her most trivial utterance, and with a sadness as though she symbolized all the allurements of life, from which he must presently depart.
