Chapter XVII

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

From this reading She found herself suddenly metamorphosed--facing a new world--two worlds in fact.

in actual fact

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

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

From this reading WHY JANE SHOULD HAVE BELIEVED THE Sunshine Nurse was long in seeking sleep that night and early to rise the next morning.

in an ardent manner

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

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

From this reading The statement had gone to bed with her, and it rose with her when she rose; it looked indisputable, incontrovertible, as all fixed statements have a way of looking--and yet each time that she made it she felt hot with guilt.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

cause to become awake or conscious

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

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

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The statement had gone to bed with her, and it rose with her when she rose; it looked indisputable, incontrovertible, as all fixed statements have a way of looking--and yet each time that she made it she felt hot with guilt.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading WHY JANE SHOULD HAVE BELIEVED THE Sunshine Nurse was long in seeking sleep that night and early to rise the next morning.

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From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

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

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

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

From this reading The statement had gone to bed with her, and it rose with her when she rose; it looked indisputable, incontrovertible, as all fixed statements have a way of looking--and yet each time that she made it she felt hot with guilt.

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

From this reading WHY JANE SHOULD HAVE BELIEVED THE Sunshine Nurse was long in seeking sleep that night and early to rise the next morning.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

apart from; not including

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

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

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading She found herself suddenly metamorphosed--facing a new world--two worlds in fact.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading She found herself suddenly metamorphosed--facing a new world--two worlds in fact.

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

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The statement had gone to bed with her, and it rose with her when she rose; it looked indisputable, incontrovertible, as all fixed statements have a way of looking--and yet each time that she made it she felt hot with guilt.

with resolute determination

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading The statement had gone to bed with her, and it rose with her when she rose; it looked indisputable, incontrovertible, as all fixed statements have a way of looking--and yet each time that she made it she felt hot with guilt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

set up or found

From this reading She found herself suddenly metamorphosed--facing a new world--two worlds in fact.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

destroyed or killed

From this reading The statement had gone to bed with her, and it rose with her when she rose; it looked indisputable, incontrovertible, as all fixed statements have a way of looking--and yet each time that she made it she felt hot with guilt.

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading The statement had gone to bed with her, and it rose with her when she rose; it looked indisputable, incontrovertible, as all fixed statements have a way of looking--and yet each time that she made it she felt hot with guilt.

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

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading WHY JANE SHOULD HAVE BELIEVED THE Sunshine Nurse was long in seeking sleep that night and early to rise the next morning.

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

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

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

From this reading She found herself suddenly metamorphosed--facing a new world--two worlds in fact.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The statement had gone to bed with her, and it rose with her when she rose; it looked indisputable, incontrovertible, as all fixed statements have a way of looking--and yet each time that she made it she felt hot with guilt.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

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

From this reading WHY JANE SHOULD HAVE BELIEVED THE Sunshine Nurse was long in seeking sleep that night and early to rise the next morning.

impossible to deny or disprove

From this reading The statement had gone to bed with her, and it rose with her when she rose; it looked indisputable, incontrovertible, as all fixed statements have a way of looking--and yet each time that she made it she felt hot with guilt.

not open to question; obviously true

From this reading The statement had gone to bed with her, and it rose with her when she rose; it looked indisputable, incontrovertible, as all fixed statements have a way of looking--and yet each time that she made it she felt hot with guilt.

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

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

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From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

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From this reading WHY JANE SHOULD HAVE BELIEVED THE Sunshine Nurse was long in seeking sleep that night and early to rise the next morning.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

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 WHY JANE SHOULD HAVE BELIEVED THE Sunshine Nurse was long in seeking sleep that night and early to rise the next morning.

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

From this reading The statement had gone to bed with her, and it rose with her when she rose; it looked indisputable, incontrovertible, as all fixed statements have a way of looking--and yet each time that she made it she felt hot with guilt.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The statement had gone to bed with her, and it rose with her when she rose; it looked indisputable, incontrovertible, as all fixed statements have a way of looking--and yet each time that she made it she felt hot with guilt.

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

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The statement had gone to bed with her, and it rose with her when she rose; it looked indisputable, incontrovertible, as all fixed statements have a way of looking--and yet each time that she made it she felt hot with guilt.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

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

From this reading She found herself suddenly metamorphosed--facing a new world--two worlds in fact.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading WHY JANE SHOULD HAVE BELIEVED THE Sunshine Nurse was long in seeking sleep that night and early to rise the next morning.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

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

From this reading She found herself suddenly metamorphosed--facing a new world--two worlds in fact.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading WHY JANE SHOULD HAVE BELIEVED THE Sunshine Nurse was long in seeking sleep that night and early to rise the next morning.

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

From this reading WHY JANE SHOULD HAVE BELIEVED THE Sunshine Nurse was long in seeking sleep that night and early to rise the next morning.

not any; not one

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading WHY JANE SHOULD HAVE BELIEVED THE Sunshine Nurse was long in seeking sleep that night and early to rise the next morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

above and across; more than

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

capable of happening or existing

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

move upward

From this reading WHY JANE SHOULD HAVE BELIEVED THE Sunshine Nurse was long in seeking sleep that night and early to rise the next morning.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The statement had gone to bed with her, and it rose with her when she rose; it looked indisputable, incontrovertible, as all fixed statements have a way of looking--and yet each time that she made it she felt hot with guilt.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

the act of searching for something

From this reading WHY JANE SHOULD HAVE BELIEVED THE Sunshine Nurse was long in seeking sleep that night and early to rise the next morning.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

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

From this reading She found herself suddenly metamorphosed--facing a new world--two worlds in fact.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading WHY JANE SHOULD HAVE BELIEVED THE Sunshine Nurse was long in seeking sleep that night and early to rise the next morning.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading WHY JANE SHOULD HAVE BELIEVED THE Sunshine Nurse was long in seeking sleep that night and early to rise the next morning.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading The statement had gone to bed with her, and it rose with her when she rose; it looked indisputable, incontrovertible, as all fixed statements have a way of looking--and yet each time that she made it she felt hot with guilt.

plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading The statement had gone to bed with her, and it rose with her when she rose; it looked indisputable, incontrovertible, as all fixed statements have a way of looking--and yet each time that she made it she felt hot with guilt.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading She found herself suddenly metamorphosed--facing a new world--two worlds in fact.

the rays of the sun

From this reading WHY JANE SHOULD HAVE BELIEVED THE Sunshine Nurse was long in seeking sleep that night and early to rise the next morning.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHY JANE SHOULD HAVE BELIEVED THE Sunshine Nurse was long in seeking sleep that night and early to rise the next morning.

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

From this reading WHY JANE SHOULD HAVE BELIEVED THE Sunshine Nurse was long in seeking sleep that night and early to rise the next morning.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The statement had gone to bed with her, and it rose with her when she rose; it looked indisputable, incontrovertible, as all fixed statements have a way of looking--and yet each time that she made it she felt hot with guilt.

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

From this reading WHY JANE SHOULD HAVE BELIEVED THE Sunshine Nurse was long in seeking sleep that night and early to rise the next morning.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She found herself suddenly metamorphosed--facing a new world--two worlds in fact.

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

From this reading WHY JANE SHOULD HAVE BELIEVED THE Sunshine Nurse was long in seeking sleep that night and early to rise the next morning.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "It isn't setting limits to face what must be," she said over and over to herself, "and I _must_ pay poor father's debts, and there is no possible way for me to get the money except to earn it bit by bit."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

at the time that

From this reading The statement had gone to bed with her, and it rose with her when she rose; it looked indisputable, incontrovertible, as all fixed statements have a way of looking--and yet each time that she made it she felt hot with guilt.

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

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading WHY JANE SHOULD HAVE BELIEVED THE Sunshine Nurse was long in seeking sleep that night and early to rise the next morning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The statement had gone to bed with her, and it rose with her when she rose; it looked indisputable, incontrovertible, as all fixed statements have a way of looking--and yet each time that she made it she felt hot with guilt.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading She found herself suddenly metamorphosed--facing a new world--two worlds in fact.

plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading She found herself suddenly metamorphosed--facing a new world--two worlds in fact.

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

From this reading There was the world of Lorenzo's actually loving her, which was a dream from which she would surely awaken, and then there was that second world of wonder, the world of her own teaching, a world in which she started, big-eyed, at all in which she had trusted, and wondered if it could be possible that what she believed firmly and preached so ardently was really true.

but in spite of that

From this reading The statement had gone to bed with her, and it rose with her when she rose; it looked indisputable, incontrovertible, as all fixed statements have a way of looking--and yet each time that she made it she felt hot with guilt.