used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
in actual fact
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
(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 With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
chagrinedadjectiveUS /ʃəˈɡrɪnd/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Tony, decidedly chagrined, had loitered for a while in the lonely flat--teased the dog--flirted with one of the maid-servants--and had finally taken his departure.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
CRUSHERnounUS /ˈkrʌʃər/
a device that crushes something
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Tony, decidedly chagrined, had loitered for a while in the lonely flat--teased the dog--flirted with one of the maid-servants--and had finally taken his departure.
the act of departing
From this reading Tony, decidedly chagrined, had loitered for a while in the lonely flat--teased the dog--flirted with one of the maid-servants--and had finally taken his departure.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Tony, decidedly chagrined, had loitered for a while in the lonely flat--teased the dog--flirted with one of the maid-servants--and had finally taken his departure.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
drawing-room
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From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
Evarne
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From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
expostulations
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From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Tony, decidedly chagrined, had loitered for a while in the lonely flat--teased the dog--flirted with one of the maid-servants--and had finally taken his departure.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Tony, decidedly chagrined, had loitered for a while in the lonely flat--teased the dog--flirted with one of the maid-servants--and had finally taken his departure.
flirtedverbUS /ˈflɜːrtɪd/
past form of “flirt” — talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
From this reading Tony, decidedly chagrined, had loitered for a while in the lonely flat--teased the dog--flirted with one of the maid-servants--and had finally taken his departure.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
footstepnounUS /ˈfʊtstep/
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tony, decidedly chagrined, had loitered for a while in the lonely flat--teased the dog--flirted with one of the maid-servants--and had finally taken his departure.
in a free manner
From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tony, decidedly chagrined, had loitered for a while in the lonely flat--teased the dog--flirted with one of the maid-servants--and had finally taken his departure.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
loitered
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From this reading Tony, decidedly chagrined, had loitered for a while in the lonely flat--teased the dog--flirted with one of the maid-servants--and had finally taken his departure.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Tony, decidedly chagrined, had loitered for a while in the lonely flat--teased the dog--flirted with one of the maid-servants--and had finally taken his departure.
Lucinda
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From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
maid-servants
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From this reading Tony, decidedly chagrined, had loitered for a while in the lonely flat--teased the dog--flirted with one of the maid-servants--and had finally taken his departure.
engage in
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
a particular point in time
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
others
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From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
SEKHETnoun
a lion-headed Egyptian goddess; typifies life-destroying power of the sun
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Tony, decidedly chagrined, had loitered for a while in the lonely flat--teased the dog--flirted with one of the maid-servants--and had finally taken his departure.
teasedadjectiveUS /tiːzd/
feeling mild pleasurable excitement
From this reading Tony, decidedly chagrined, had loitered for a while in the lonely flat--teased the dog--flirted with one of the maid-servants--and had finally taken his departure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With her foot actually on the step of the carriage she had suddenly informed him, somewhat curtly, that he really must amuse himself that day, returning and shutting herself in her room, deaf to all expostulations.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
Tony
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From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
precisely as stated
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
wherefores
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From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Tony, decidedly chagrined, had loitered for a while in the lonely flat--teased the dog--flirted with one of the maid-servants--and had finally taken his departure.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Evarne sat on in solitude, alternately striving to read a novel and freely permitting her tortured imagination to dwell on the vision of Morris and Lucinda being whirled happily together through the fresh country lanes.
whysnounUS /waɪz/
plural of “why” — the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading A few hours later, hearing a footstep and the sound of the opening front door, and wishing now to make peace with Tony before the others returned and troubled her with "whys" and "wherefores," she went to the drawing-room, prepared to be very sweet and amiable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SEKHET, CRUSHER OF HEARTS One morning, weary and depressed after a wakeful night, her determination had faltered at the very moment of setting out on an expedition with Tony as sole escort.
