Chapter XIV

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading I am afraid that at the time I was too intent on my own misfortunes to say as fully as I ought what I should have felt.

Having no one else present.

From this reading "I HAVE BEEN ALWAYS ALONE."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "I HAVE BEEN ALWAYS ALONE."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am afraid that at the time I was too intent on my own misfortunes to say as fully as I ought what I should have felt.

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

From this reading Mrs. Davenport knocked at the front door, and was shown into the back drawing-room, where the ladies were sitting.

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

From this reading I am afraid that at the time I was too intent on my own misfortunes to say as fully as I ought what I should have felt.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Davenport knocked at the front door, and was shown into the back drawing-room, where the ladies were sitting.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Mrs. Davenport knocked at the front door, and was shown into the back drawing-room, where the ladies were sitting.

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

From this reading Indeed, to be quite candid, I do not know exactly what I said to you or your husband, or exactly how I felt."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I HAVE BEEN ALWAYS ALONE."

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Indeed, to be quite candid, I do not know exactly what I said to you or your husband, or exactly how I felt."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I have come, Mrs. Paulton," she said, "to thank you and Mr. Paulton and your family for the great kindness you showed me in my trouble.

a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island

From this reading Mrs. Davenport knocked at the front door, and was shown into the back drawing-room, where the ladies were sitting.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Indeed, to be quite candid, I do not know exactly what I said to you or your husband, or exactly how I felt."

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Mrs. Davenport knocked at the front door, and was shown into the back drawing-room, where the ladies were sitting.

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

From this reading Mrs. Davenport knocked at the front door, and was shown into the back drawing-room, where the ladies were sitting.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Indeed, to be quite candid, I do not know exactly what I said to you or your husband, or exactly how I felt."

a social unit living together

From this reading "I have come, Mrs. Paulton," she said, "to thank you and Mr. Paulton and your family for the great kindness you showed me in my trouble.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I am afraid that at the time I was too intent on my own misfortunes to say as fully as I ought what I should have felt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I have come, Mrs. Paulton," she said, "to thank you and Mr. Paulton and your family for the great kindness you showed me in my trouble.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Mrs. Davenport knocked at the front door, and was shown into the back drawing-room, where the ladies were sitting.

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

From this reading I am afraid that at the time I was too intent on my own misfortunes to say as fully as I ought what I should have felt.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "I have come, Mrs. Paulton," she said, "to thank you and Mr. Paulton and your family for the great kindness you showed me in my trouble.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I HAVE BEEN ALWAYS ALONE."

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

From this reading Indeed, to be quite candid, I do not know exactly what I said to you or your husband, or exactly how I felt."

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Indeed, to be quite candid, I do not know exactly what I said to you or your husband, or exactly how I felt."

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

From this reading "I HAVE BEEN ALWAYS ALONE."

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

From this reading "I have come, Mrs. Paulton," she said, "to thank you and Mr. Paulton and your family for the great kindness you showed me in my trouble.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, to be quite candid, I do not know exactly what I said to you or your husband, or exactly how I felt."

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading I am afraid that at the time I was too intent on my own misfortunes to say as fully as I ought what I should have felt.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mrs. Davenport knocked at the front door, and was shown into the back drawing-room, where the ladies were sitting.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading "I have come, Mrs. Paulton," she said, "to thank you and Mr. Paulton and your family for the great kindness you showed me in my trouble.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading Mrs. Davenport knocked at the front door, and was shown into the back drawing-room, where the ladies were sitting.

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

From this reading Indeed, to be quite candid, I do not know exactly what I said to you or your husband, or exactly how I felt."

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Mrs. Davenport knocked at the front door, and was shown into the back drawing-room, where the ladies were sitting.

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

From this reading "I have come, Mrs. Paulton," she said, "to thank you and Mr. Paulton and your family for the great kindness you showed me in my trouble.

plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading I am afraid that at the time I was too intent on my own misfortunes to say as fully as I ought what I should have felt.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I have come, Mrs. Paulton," she said, "to thank you and Mr. Paulton and your family for the great kindness you showed me in my trouble.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Davenport knocked at the front door, and was shown into the back drawing-room, where the ladies were sitting.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I have come, Mrs. Paulton," she said, "to thank you and Mr. Paulton and your family for the great kindness you showed me in my trouble.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Indeed, to be quite candid, I do not know exactly what I said to you or your husband, or exactly how I felt."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I am afraid that at the time I was too intent on my own misfortunes to say as fully as I ought what I should have felt.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Indeed, to be quite candid, I do not know exactly what I said to you or your husband, or exactly how I felt."

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading I am afraid that at the time I was too intent on my own misfortunes to say as fully as I ought what I should have felt.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I am afraid that at the time I was too intent on my own misfortunes to say as fully as I ought what I should have felt.

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

From this reading "I have come, Mrs. Paulton," she said, "to thank you and Mr. Paulton and your family for the great kindness you showed me in my trouble.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Indeed, to be quite candid, I do not know exactly what I said to you or your husband, or exactly how I felt."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I have come, Mrs. Paulton," she said, "to thank you and Mr. Paulton and your family for the great kindness you showed me in my trouble.

express in words

From this reading I am afraid that at the time I was too intent on my own misfortunes to say as fully as I ought what I should have felt.

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

From this reading "I have come, Mrs. Paulton," she said, "to thank you and Mr. Paulton and your family for the great kindness you showed me in my trouble.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I am afraid that at the time I was too intent on my own misfortunes to say as fully as I ought what I should have felt.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "I have come, Mrs. Paulton," she said, "to thank you and Mr. Paulton and your family for the great kindness you showed me in my trouble.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Mrs. Davenport knocked at the front door, and was shown into the back drawing-room, where the ladies were sitting.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Mrs. Davenport knocked at the front door, and was shown into the back drawing-room, where the ladies were sitting.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "I have come, Mrs. Paulton," she said, "to thank you and Mr. Paulton and your family for the great kindness you showed me in my trouble.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I am afraid that at the time I was too intent on my own misfortunes to say as fully as I ought what I should have felt.

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

From this reading Mrs. Davenport knocked at the front door, and was shown into the back drawing-room, where the ladies were sitting.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I am afraid that at the time I was too intent on my own misfortunes to say as fully as I ought what I should have felt.

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

From this reading "I have come, Mrs. Paulton," she said, "to thank you and Mr. Paulton and your family for the great kindness you showed me in my trouble.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I am afraid that at the time I was too intent on my own misfortunes to say as fully as I ought what I should have felt.

a source of difficulty

From this reading "I have come, Mrs. Paulton," she said, "to thank you and Mr. Paulton and your family for the great kindness you showed me in my trouble.

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

From this reading Mrs. Davenport knocked at the front door, and was shown into the back drawing-room, where the ladies were sitting.

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

From this reading Mrs. Davenport knocked at the front door, and was shown into the back drawing-room, where the ladies were sitting.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I am afraid that at the time I was too intent on my own misfortunes to say as fully as I ought what I should have felt.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mrs. Davenport knocked at the front door, and was shown into the back drawing-room, where the ladies were sitting.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I have come, Mrs. Paulton," she said, "to thank you and Mr. Paulton and your family for the great kindness you showed me in my trouble.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I have come, Mrs. Paulton," she said, "to thank you and Mr. Paulton and your family for the great kindness you showed me in my trouble.