Chapter XIII

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

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

unequivocally detestable

From this reading Does she know how near she drove me to the abominable thing?

higher than, or over, something

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Almost had I--I, Ambrose Caverly--issued a writ!

(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan

From this reading Almost had I--I, Ambrose Caverly--issued a writ!

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

From this reading Her answer is more than a consent--it’s an appreciation.

react verbally

From this reading Her answer is more than a consent--it’s an appreciation.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading Her answer is more than a consent--it’s an appreciation.

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

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

follower of Baptistic doctrines

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

uttered without voice

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

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From this reading Almost had I--I, Ambrose Caverly--issued a writ!

intentionally conceived

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

permission to do something

From this reading Her answer is more than a consent--it’s an appreciation.

in a dainty and fastidious manner

From this reading The rogue knew how she stood: she is haughtily, daintily grateful.

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

From this reading Does she know how near she drove me to the abominable thing?

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Does she know how near she drove me to the abominable thing?

having made preparations

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading The rogue knew how she stood: she is haughtily, daintily grateful.

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

From this reading Almost had I--I, Ambrose Caverly--issued a writ!

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From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

in a haughty manner

From this reading The rogue knew how she stood: she is haughtily, daintily grateful.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

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

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

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

From this reading Her answer is more than a consent--it’s an appreciation.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

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

From this reading The rogue knew how she stood: she is haughtily, daintily grateful.

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

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

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

From this reading Her answer is more than a consent--it’s an appreciation.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Almost had I--I, Ambrose Caverly--issued a writ!

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From this reading Her answer is more than a consent--it’s an appreciation.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The rogue knew how she stood: she is haughtily, daintily grateful.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Does she know how near she drove me to the abominable thing?

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

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

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

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

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

From this reading Does she know how near she drove me to the abominable thing?

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

From this reading Her answer is more than a consent--it’s an appreciation.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Does she know how near she drove me to the abominable thing?

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

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading The rogue knew how she stood: she is haughtily, daintily grateful.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

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

From this reading The rogue knew how she stood: she is haughtily, daintily grateful.

with low volume

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

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

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The rogue knew how she stood: she is haughtily, daintily grateful.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

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

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Her answer is more than a consent--it’s an appreciation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

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

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

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

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

a special situation

From this reading Does she know how near she drove me to the abominable thing?

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

From this reading Does she know how near she drove me to the abominable thing?

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

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

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

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

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

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

From this reading Almost had I--I, Ambrose Caverly--issued a writ!

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading THE FEAST OF ST JOHN BAPTIST “As there’s a heaven above us,” wrote Lynborough that same night--having been, one would fain hope, telepathically conscious of the hand-kissing by the red lips, of the softly breathed “To-morrow!” (for if he were not, what becomes of Love’s Magic?)--“As there’s a heaven above us, I have succeeded!