Chapter XX · Chapter 20

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

later than; following

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

anew

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

react verbally

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

the act of departing

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

inflected form of “dip” — immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

at any time

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

opinion or judgment

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

start firing a weapon

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

with resolute determination

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

assets that are saleable though not material or physical

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

immediately past

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

on one occasion

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

above and across; more than

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

a course of conduct

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

hard monotonous routine work

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

plural of “rasp” — uttering in an irritated tone

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

wet through and through; thoroughly wet

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

in the near future

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

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From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

in the direction of

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

showing curiosity

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading In obedience to the doctor's prescription for Big Jerry, which it was ever her first duty to fill, she never looked towards him--as he sat bent over before the fire, eyes heavy with pain, breath coming in deep rasps, but lips set firmly against a word of complaint--without sending him a message of love and compassion through the intangible medium of that smile.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE ANSWER More than once Rose caught herself wondering if, after that day was done, she would ever be able to smile again.

the day immediately before today

From this reading But that was yesterday.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, as the weary hours dragged on with plodding feet, it seemed to her as though each new one was not an interest payment on a fund of happiness stored within her heart, but a heavy dipping into the principal itself.

inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

From this reading Before she had taken her early morning departure back up to the mountain over the sodden, slippery path, she had received a telegram that Donald had sent off as his last act before yielding to the lure of bed, and which brought her the hope-engendering word that he would be with her as soon as swift-speeding trains could bring him.