Chapter X

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

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

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

From this reading This last strange act of Mrs. Wornock's was to his mind the strongest link in the chain of evidence.

later than; following

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

in the past

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

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From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

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

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

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

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading This last strange act of Mrs. Wornock's was to his mind the strongest link in the chain of evidence.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading "SO GREW MY OWN SMALL LIFE COMPLETE."

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading That they had known each other and loved each other in their youth he was now fully convinced.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

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From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

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

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

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

From this reading That they had known each other and loved each other in their youth he was now fully convinced.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading This last strange act of Mrs. Wornock's was to his mind the strongest link in the chain of evidence.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

with fondness; with love

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading That they had known each other and loved each other in their youth he was now fully convinced.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading "SO GREW MY OWN SMALL LIFE COMPLETE."

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

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

From this reading That they had known each other and loved each other in their youth he was now fully convinced.

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

From this reading That they had known each other and loved each other in their youth he was now fully convinced.

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

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

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

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

a single distinct event

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading That they had known each other and loved each other in their youth he was now fully convinced.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

immediately past

From this reading This last strange act of Mrs. Wornock's was to his mind the strongest link in the chain of evidence.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "SO GREW MY OWN SMALL LIFE COMPLETE."

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading This last strange act of Mrs. Wornock's was to his mind the strongest link in the chain of evidence.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

for more time

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

held dear

From this reading That they had known each other and loved each other in their youth he was now fully convinced.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading This last strange act of Mrs. Wornock's was to his mind the strongest link in the chain of evidence.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "SO GREW MY OWN SMALL LIFE COMPLETE."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

not any; not one

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading That they had known each other and loved each other in their youth he was now fully convinced.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading That they had known each other and loved each other in their youth he was now fully convinced.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "SO GREW MY OWN SMALL LIFE COMPLETE."

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

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From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

unusual or striking

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "SO GREW MY OWN SMALL LIFE COMPLETE."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "SO GREW MY OWN SMALL LIFE COMPLETE."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading This last strange act of Mrs. Wornock's was to his mind the strongest link in the chain of evidence.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading This last strange act of Mrs. Wornock's was to his mind the strongest link in the chain of evidence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

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

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading That they had known each other and loved each other in their youth he was now fully convinced.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

in or at that place or location

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading That they had known each other and loved each other in their youth he was now fully convinced.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This last strange act of Mrs. Wornock's was to his mind the strongest link in the chain of evidence.

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

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

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

From this reading After the incident of that September night, there was no longer the shadow of doubt in Allan's mind as to the relations between his father and the lady at Discombe Manor.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.

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From this reading This last strange act of Mrs. Wornock's was to his mind the strongest link in the chain of evidence.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading That they had known each other and loved each other in their youth he was now fully convinced.

the freshness and vitality characteristic of a young person

From this reading Whatever the relations between them had been, guilty or innocent--and fondly as he loved his father, he feared there had been guilt in that association--it was his duty to prevent any meeting between them, lest the mere sight of that pale, spiritual face with its singular youthfulness of aspect, should re-awaken in his father's breast some faint ghost of the passion that had lived and died a quarter of a century ago.