used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
anew
From this reading It was not even that she had had a letter from Val, for he had written two days ago, and so she would not hear again for several days, a ready pen not being his.
in the past
From this reading It was not even that she had had a letter from Val, for he had written two days ago, and so she would not hear again for several days, a ready pen not being his.
(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 LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Georgie herself felt a lilting sense of interest in this day which she had not hitherto during her stay at Paradise Cottage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was not even that she had had a letter from Val, for he had written two days ago, and so she would not hear again for several days, a ready pen not being his.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Georgie herself felt a lilting sense of interest in this day which she had not hitherto during her stay at Paradise Cottage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Georgie herself felt a lilting sense of interest in this day which she had not hitherto during her stay at Paradise Cottage.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was not even that she had had a letter from Val, for he had written two days ago, and so she would not hear again for several days, a ready pen not being his.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Nothing had happened, and yet somehow she felt different.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Georgie herself felt a lilting sense of interest in this day which she had not hitherto during her stay at Paradise Cottage.
divisible by two
From this reading It was not even that she had had a letter from Val, for he had written two days ago, and so she would not hear again for several days, a ready pen not being his.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Georgie herself felt a lilting sense of interest in this day which she had not hitherto during her stay at Paradise Cottage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not even that she had had a letter from Val, for he had written two days ago, and so she would not hear again for several days, a ready pen not being his.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not even that she had had a letter from Val, for he had written two days ago, and so she would not hear again for several days, a ready pen not being his.
Georgie
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From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Nothing had happened, and yet somehow she felt different.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not even that she had had a letter from Val, for he had written two days ago, and so she would not hear again for several days, a ready pen not being his.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading It was not even that she had had a letter from Val, for he had written two days ago, and so she would not hear again for several days, a ready pen not being his.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Georgie herself felt a lilting sense of interest in this day which she had not hitherto during her stay at Paradise Cottage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not even that she had had a letter from Val, for he had written two days ago, and so she would not hear again for several days, a ready pen not being his.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Georgie herself felt a lilting sense of interest in this day which she had not hitherto during her stay at Paradise Cottage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Georgie herself felt a lilting sense of interest in this day which she had not hitherto during her stay at Paradise Cottage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
Judy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It was not even that she had had a letter from Val, for he had written two days ago, and so she would not hear again for several days, a ready pen not being his.
liltingadjective
characterized by a buoyant rhythm
From this reading Georgie herself felt a lilting sense of interest in this day which she had not hitherto during her stay at Paradise Cottage.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
LONEadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Judy could look old ... she reflected.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
a particular point in time
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing had happened, and yet somehow she felt different.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Judy could look old ... she reflected.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Georgie herself felt a lilting sense of interest in this day which she had not hitherto during her stay at Paradise Cottage.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading It was not even that she had had a letter from Val, for he had written two days ago, and so she would not hear again for several days, a ready pen not being his.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It was not even that she had had a letter from Val, for he had written two days ago, and so she would not hear again for several days, a ready pen not being his.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Judy could look old ... she reflected.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Georgie herself felt a lilting sense of interest in this day which she had not hitherto during her stay at Paradise Cottage.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was not even that she had had a letter from Val, for he had written two days ago, and so she would not hear again for several days, a ready pen not being his.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
the state of being asleep
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Nothing had happened, and yet somehow she felt different.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Georgie herself felt a lilting sense of interest in this day which she had not hitherto during her stay at Paradise Cottage.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Georgie herself felt a lilting sense of interest in this day which she had not hitherto during her stay at Paradise Cottage.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
tip-toe
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From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
TRAILSnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was not even that she had had a letter from Val, for he had written two days ago, and so she would not hear again for several days, a ready pen not being his.
unknowingnounUS /ənˈnoʊɪŋ/
ignorance (especially of orthodox beliefs)
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
Val
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was not even that she had had a letter from Val, for he had written two days ago, and so she would not hear again for several days, a ready pen not being his.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not even that she had had a letter from Val, for he had written two days ago, and so she would not hear again for several days, a ready pen not being his.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Georgie herself felt a lilting sense of interest in this day which she had not hitherto during her stay at Paradise Cottage.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading LONE TRAILS So much of mental passion could be lived through upon one side of a wall and on the other Georgie wake fresh and unknowing of it all, stretch a moment, wonder as to what time Judy had come in, tip-toe to her room and peep, to see a sleeping face so pale and haggard that she withdrew, suddenly sorry, she did not quite know why.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was not even that she had had a letter from Val, for he had written two days ago, and so she would not hear again for several days, a ready pen not being his.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was not even that she had had a letter from Val, for he had written two days ago, and so she would not hear again for several days, a ready pen not being his.
but in spite of that
From this reading Nothing had happened, and yet somehow she felt different.
