(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading With this in view she vowed to God and to her own soul absolute silence with regard to the past: James’s name even should never pass her lips!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her first and last thought was then, how to protect the good name of her lover, and avoid involving him in the approaching ruin of her reputation.
any thing at all
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Her first and last thought was then, how to protect the good name of her lover, and avoid involving him in the approaching ruin of her reputation.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Her first and last thought was then, how to protect the good name of her lover, and avoid involving him in the approaching ruin of her reputation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
the act of departing
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
divisible by two
From this reading With this in view she vowed to God and to her own soul absolute silence with regard to the past: James’s name even should never pass her lips!
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her first and last thought was then, how to protect the good name of her lover, and avoid involving him in the approaching ruin of her reputation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading With this in view she vowed to God and to her own soul absolute silence with regard to the past: James’s name even should never pass her lips!
destroyed or killed
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Her first and last thought was then, how to protect the good name of her lover, and avoid involving him in the approaching ruin of her reputation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
how
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From this reading Her first and last thought was then, how to protect the good name of her lover, and avoid involving him in the approaching ruin of her reputation.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
involvingverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading Her first and last thought was then, how to protect the good name of her lover, and avoid involving him in the approaching ruin of her reputation.
Isy
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From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading With this in view she vowed to God and to her own soul absolute silence with regard to the past: James’s name even should never pass her lips!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
immediately past
From this reading Her first and last thought was then, how to protect the good name of her lover, and avoid involving him in the approaching ruin of her reputation.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading With this in view she vowed to God and to her own soul absolute silence with regard to the past: James’s name even should never pass her lips!
for more time
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Her first and last thought was then, how to protect the good name of her lover, and avoid involving him in the approaching ruin of her reputation.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
a particular point in time
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Her first and last thought was then, how to protect the good name of her lover, and avoid involving him in the approaching ruin of her reputation.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading With this in view she vowed to God and to her own soul absolute silence with regard to the past: James’s name even should never pass her lips!
not any; not one
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
and nothing more
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading With this in view she vowed to God and to her own soul absolute silence with regard to the past: James’s name even should never pass her lips!
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
go across or through
From this reading With this in view she vowed to God and to her own soul absolute silence with regard to the past: James’s name even should never pass her lips!
the time that has elapsed
From this reading With this in view she vowed to God and to her own soul absolute silence with regard to the past: James’s name even should never pass her lips!
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
postponeverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊn/
hold back to a later time
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Her first and last thought was then, how to protect the good name of her lover, and avoid involving him in the approaching ruin of her reputation.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading With this in view she vowed to God and to her own soul absolute silence with regard to the past: James’s name even should never pass her lips!
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Her first and last thought was then, how to protect the good name of her lover, and avoid involving him in the approaching ruin of her reputation.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Her first and last thought was then, how to protect the good name of her lover, and avoid involving him in the approaching ruin of her reputation.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading With this in view she vowed to God and to her own soul absolute silence with regard to the past: James’s name even should never pass her lips!
in the near future
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading With this in view she vowed to God and to her own soul absolute silence with regard to the past: James’s name even should never pass her lips!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Her first and last thought was then, how to protect the good name of her lover, and avoid involving him in the approaching ruin of her reputation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this in view she vowed to God and to her own soul absolute silence with regard to the past: James’s name even should never pass her lips!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her first and last thought was then, how to protect the good name of her lover, and avoid involving him in the approaching ruin of her reputation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading With this in view she vowed to God and to her own soul absolute silence with regard to the past: James’s name even should never pass her lips!
vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading With this in view she vowed to God and to her own soul absolute silence with regard to the past: James’s name even should never pass her lips!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
at the time that
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nor did she find the vow hard to keep, even when her aunt took measures to draw her secret from her; but the dread lest in her pains she should cry out for the comfort which James alone could give her, almost drove her to poison, from which only the thought of his coming child restrained her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Isy had contrived to postpone her return to her aunt until James was gone; for she dreaded being in the house with him lest anything should lead to the discovery of the relation between them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Soon after his departure, however, she had to encounter the appalling fact that the dread moment was on its way when she would no longer be able to conceal the change in her condition.
