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 Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

in addition

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

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

From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

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

From this reading Here she lived; here she had chosen to live ever since Thord had made her, as he said, the ‘Soul of the Revolutionary Ideal.’

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

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

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Here she lived; here she had chosen to live ever since Thord had made her, as he said, the ‘Soul of the Revolutionary Ideal.’

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

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

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

a female ballet dancer

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

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From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

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From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

at any time

From this reading Here she lived; here she had chosen to live ever since Thord had made her, as he said, the ‘Soul of the Revolutionary Ideal.’

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

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

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

usually; as a rule

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

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

From this reading Here she lived; here she had chosen to live ever since Thord had made her, as he said, the ‘Soul of the Revolutionary Ideal.’

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

From this reading Here she lived; here she had chosen to live ever since Thord had made her, as he said, the ‘Soul of the Revolutionary Ideal.’

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

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

From this reading Here she lived; here she had chosen to live ever since Thord had made her, as he said, the ‘Soul of the Revolutionary Ideal.’

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here she lived; here she had chosen to live ever since Thord had made her, as he said, the ‘Soul of the Revolutionary Ideal.’

lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

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

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

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

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading Here she lived; here she had chosen to live ever since Thord had made her, as he said, the ‘Soul of the Revolutionary Ideal.’

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

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

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

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Here she lived; here she had chosen to live ever since Thord had made her, as he said, the ‘Soul of the Revolutionary Ideal.’

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

From this reading Here she lived; here she had chosen to live ever since Thord had made her, as he said, the ‘Soul of the Revolutionary Ideal.’

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 BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

for more time

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

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From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Here she lived; here she had chosen to live ever since Thord had made her, as he said, the ‘Soul of the Revolutionary Ideal.’

engage in

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

the courage to carry on

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

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

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

not any; not one

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

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

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

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From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

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From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

established beyond doubt

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

one of four equal parts

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

-ing form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

markedly new or introducing radical change

From this reading Here she lived; here she had chosen to live ever since Thord had made her, as he said, the ‘Soul of the Revolutionary Ideal.’

plural of “revolutionist” — a radical supporter of political or social revolution

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Here she lived; here she had chosen to live ever since Thord had made her, as he said, the ‘Soul of the Revolutionary Ideal.’

lacking in magnitude or quantity

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

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From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

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

From this reading Here she lived; here she had chosen to live ever since Thord had made her, as he said, the ‘Soul of the Revolutionary Ideal.’

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From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Here she lived; here she had chosen to live ever since Thord had made her, as he said, the ‘Soul of the Revolutionary Ideal.’

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

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

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Here she lived; here she had chosen to live ever since Thord had made her, as he said, the ‘Soul of the Revolutionary Ideal.’

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

not in physical motion

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

plural of “suspect” — someone who is under suspicion

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

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

From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

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From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

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

From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

make an effort or attempt

From this reading So that Sholto had no longer any need to try and eke out a scanty subsistence by letting rooms to revolutionists and ‘suspects’ generally,--and Thord himself had helped him to make a change for the better, as had also the King.

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

From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.

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

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

at the time that

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

in or at the place that

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

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

From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

which person or people

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BETWEEN TWO PASSIONS Slowly, and with hesitating steps, Sergius Thord mounted the long flight of stairs leading to the quiet attic which Lotys called ‘home.’

but in spite of that

From this reading For with the election of Thord to the dignity of a Deputy, had, of course, come the necessity of resigning his old quarters where his ‘Revolutionary’ meetings had been held,--and he now resided in a more ‘respectable’ quarter of the city, in such sober, yet distinctive fashion as became one who was a friend of the King’s, and who was likely to be a Minister some day, when he had further proved his political mettle.

inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

From this reading Here, since the King had conquered the Revolutionary Ideal altogether, and had made it a Loyalist centre, did she dwell still, though she had now some thoughts of yielding to the child Pequita’s earnest pleading, and taking up her abode with her and her father, in a pretty little house in the suburbs which, since Pequita’s success as _première danseuse_ at the Opera, Sholto had been able to afford, and to look upon as something like a comfortable dwelling-place.