used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
ajaradjectiveUS /əˈdʒɑːr/
slightly open
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
(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 _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
a quantity of money
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She stopped short in her fright and distress with the mild obduracy of which she was capable.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Before rushing away out of Carlingford to protect her daughter, the mother, notwithstanding her anxiety, could not forget the injury which she might possibly do by this means to the credit of her son.
any person at all
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Before rushing away out of Carlingford to protect her daughter, the mother, notwithstanding her anxiety, could not forget the injury which she might possibly do by this means to the credit of her son.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before rushing away out of Carlingford to protect her daughter, the mother, notwithstanding her anxiety, could not forget the injury which she might possibly do by this means to the credit of her son.
the act of burning something
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading She stopped short in her fright and distress with the mild obduracy of which she was capable.
Carlingford
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From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before rushing away out of Carlingford to protect her daughter, the mother, notwithstanding her anxiety, could not forget the injury which she might possibly do by this means to the credit of her son.
approval
From this reading Before rushing away out of Carlingford to protect her daughter, the mother, notwithstanding her anxiety, could not forget the injury which she might possibly do by this means to the credit of her son.
a female human offspring
From this reading Before rushing away out of Carlingford to protect her daughter, the mother, notwithstanding her anxiety, could not forget the injury which she might possibly do by this means to the credit of her son.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
desperateness
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From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
psychological suffering
From this reading She stopped short in her fright and distress with the mild obduracy of which she was capable.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Before rushing away out of Carlingford to protect her daughter, the mother, notwithstanding her anxiety, could not forget the injury which she might possibly do by this means to the credit of her son.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Though her heart was racked, Mrs. Vincent knew her duty.
divisible by two
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
moving swiftly
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Before rushing away out of Carlingford to protect her daughter, the mother, notwithstanding her anxiety, could not forget the injury which she might possibly do by this means to the credit of her son.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading She stopped short in her fright and distress with the mild obduracy of which she was capable.
the act of departing
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Though her heart was racked, Mrs. Vincent knew her duty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Before rushing away out of Carlingford to protect her daughter, the mother, notwithstanding her anxiety, could not forget the injury which she might possibly do by this means to the credit of her son.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Before rushing away out of Carlingford to protect her daughter, the mother, notwithstanding her anxiety, could not forget the injury which she might possibly do by this means to the credit of her son.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Before rushing away out of Carlingford to protect her daughter, the mother, notwithstanding her anxiety, could not forget the injury which she might possibly do by this means to the credit of her son.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading She stopped short in her fright and distress with the mild obduracy of which she was capable.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Before rushing away out of Carlingford to protect her daughter, the mother, notwithstanding her anxiety, could not forget the injury which she might possibly do by this means to the credit of her son.
obduracynoun
resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible
From this reading She stopped short in her fright and distress with the mild obduracy of which she was capable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before rushing away out of Carlingford to protect her daughter, the mother, notwithstanding her anxiety, could not forget the injury which she might possibly do by this means to the credit of her son.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
by chance
From this reading Before rushing away out of Carlingford to protect her daughter, the mother, notwithstanding her anxiety, could not forget the injury which she might possibly do by this means to the credit of her son.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Before rushing away out of Carlingford to protect her daughter, the mother, notwithstanding her anxiety, could not forget the injury which she might possibly do by this means to the credit of her son.
rackedverbUS /rækt/
past form of “rack” — go at a rack
From this reading Though her heart was racked, Mrs. Vincent knew her duty.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Before rushing away out of Carlingford to protect her daughter, the mother, notwithstanding her anxiety, could not forget the injury which she might possibly do by this means to the credit of her son.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading She stopped short in her fright and distress with the mild obduracy of which she was capable.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
a male human offspring
From this reading Before rushing away out of Carlingford to protect her daughter, the mother, notwithstanding her anxiety, could not forget the injury which she might possibly do by this means to the credit of her son.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading She stopped short in her fright and distress with the mild obduracy of which she was capable.
Susan
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From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
teachingsnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋz/
plural of “teaching” — the profession of a teacher
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Before rushing away out of Carlingford to protect her daughter, the mother, notwithstanding her anxiety, could not forget the injury which she might possibly do by this means to the credit of her son.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though her heart was racked, Mrs. Vincent knew her duty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
Tozer
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From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
Tufton
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From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
Vincent
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From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
(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 Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
at the time that
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
which person or people
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
widow'snounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She stopped short in her fright and distress with the mild obduracy of which she was capable.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Mrs. Vincent came to a dead stop as they passed the doors of Salem, which were ajar, taking resolution in the desperateness of her uncertainty--for the feelings in the widow's mind were not confined to one burning impulse of terror for Susan, but complicated by a wonderful amount of flying anxieties about other matters as well.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _She_ knew, by many teachings of experience, what would be said by all the connection, when it was known that the minister's mother had been in Carlingford without going to see anybody--not even Mrs. Tufton, the late minister's wife, or Mrs. Tozer, who was so close at hand.
