Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

forsake, leave behind

From this reading Something must be done to re-establish Dale's faith in her, or she must forever abandon him to other hands and other influences.

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

From this reading Today--now--she must act.

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From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

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

From this reading Her brows were drawn into a frown as she wilfully shut out the image of Brent, for something sterner must first be faced.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the far end of this she threw herself straight out upon a sofa, and for more than an hour buried her face in its linen coverlet.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

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

From this reading Her brows were drawn into a frown as she wilfully shut out the image of Brent, for something sterner must first be faced.

for the reason that

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

without seeing or looking

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Her brows were drawn into a frown as she wilfully shut out the image of Brent, for something sterner must first be faced.

placed in a grave

From this reading At the far end of this she threw herself straight out upon a sofa, and for more than an hour buried her face in its linen coverlet.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)

From this reading At the far end of this she threw herself straight out upon a sofa, and for more than an hour buried her face in its linen coverlet.

possessive form of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading Something must be done to re-establish Dale's faith in her, or she must forever abandon him to other hands and other influences.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Something must be done to re-establish Dale's faith in her, or she must forever abandon him to other hands and other influences.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Her brows were drawn into a frown as she wilfully shut out the image of Brent, for something sterner must first be faced.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the far end of this she threw herself straight out upon a sofa, and for more than an hour buried her face in its linen coverlet.

opinion or judgment

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

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

From this reading At the far end of this she threw herself straight out upon a sofa, and for more than an hour buried her face in its linen coverlet.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading Her brows were drawn into a frown as she wilfully shut out the image of Brent, for something sterner must first be faced.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Something must be done to re-establish Dale's faith in her, or she must forever abandon him to other hands and other influences.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading At the far end of this she threw herself straight out upon a sofa, and for more than an hour buried her face in its linen coverlet.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Her brows were drawn into a frown as she wilfully shut out the image of Brent, for something sterner must first be faced.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

for a limitless time

From this reading Something must be done to re-establish Dale's faith in her, or she must forever abandon him to other hands and other influences.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading Her brows were drawn into a frown as she wilfully shut out the image of Brent, for something sterner must first be faced.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Something must be done to re-establish Dale's faith in her, or she must forever abandon him to other hands and other influences.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

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

From this reading Something must be done to re-establish Dale's faith in her, or she must forever abandon him to other hands and other influences.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading At the far end of this she threw herself straight out upon a sofa, and for more than an hour buried her face in its linen coverlet.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading Her brows were drawn into a frown as she wilfully shut out the image of Brent, for something sterner must first be faced.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Something must be done to re-establish Dale's faith in her, or she must forever abandon him to other hands and other influences.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

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From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading At the far end of this she threw herself straight out upon a sofa, and for more than an hour buried her face in its linen coverlet.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

engage in

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

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

From this reading At the far end of this she threw herself straight out upon a sofa, and for more than an hour buried her face in its linen coverlet.

strong feelings of embarrassment

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Her brows were drawn into a frown as she wilfully shut out the image of Brent, for something sterner must first be faced.

covered with or smelling of mold

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

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

From this reading Today--now--she must act.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Something must be done to re-establish Dale's faith in her, or she must forever abandon him to other hands and other influences.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Something must be done to re-establish Dale's faith in her, or she must forever abandon him to other hands and other influences.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

established beyond doubt

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

causing great physical or mental suffering

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

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From this reading Something must be done to re-establish Dale's faith in her, or she must forever abandon him to other hands and other influences.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Her brows were drawn into a frown as she wilfully shut out the image of Brent, for something sterner must first be faced.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading At the far end of this she threw herself straight out upon a sofa, and for more than an hour buried her face in its linen coverlet.

a state of social isolation

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Her brows were drawn into a frown as she wilfully shut out the image of Brent, for something sterner must first be faced.

comparative of “stern” — of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Her brows were drawn into a frown as she wilfully shut out the image of Brent, for something sterner must first be faced.

successive (without a break)

From this reading At the far end of this she threw herself straight out upon a sofa, and for more than an hour buried her face in its linen coverlet.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

shedding tears

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading At the far end of this she threw herself straight out upon a sofa, and for more than an hour buried her face in its linen coverlet.

warm friendly feelings of gratitude

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

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

From this reading At the far end of this she threw herself straight out upon a sofa, and for more than an hour buried her face in its linen coverlet.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading At the far end of this she threw herself straight out upon a sofa, and for more than an hour buried her face in its linen coverlet.

push forcefully

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

the present time or age

From this reading Today--now--she must act.

torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At the far end of this she threw herself straight out upon a sofa, and for more than an hour buried her face in its linen coverlet.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Her brows were drawn into a frown as she wilfully shut out the image of Brent, for something sterner must first be faced.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

at the time that

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

belonging to which person

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.

in a willful manner

From this reading Her brows were drawn into a frown as she wilfully shut out the image of Brent, for something sterner must first be faced.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE DYING DAY When the sheriff turned away, Jane had for an instant closed her eyes in a prayer of happy thankfulness; but then a torture, a tearing and racking mortification because she had proved herself so weak before the mountain man so strong--and in contrast to Brent! (ah, God, what sacrifice would he not make for her!)--thrust its claws into her sensitive nature, and she blindly fled to the long room whose musty silence promised solitude.