Chapter XV · Arrival of Simon

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

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

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

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading As for Richard, he, too, was happy in the betrothal, but his experience of the world--a thousandfold greater than Teresa’s--was responsible for forebodings that filled him with apprehension.

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

From this reading As for Richard, he, too, was happy in the betrothal, but his experience of the world--a thousandfold greater than Teresa’s--was responsible for forebodings that filled him with apprehension.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

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

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading As for Richard, he, too, was happy in the betrothal, but his experience of the world--a thousandfold greater than Teresa’s--was responsible for forebodings that filled him with apprehension.

pledged to be married

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As for Richard, he, too, was happy in the betrothal, but his experience of the world--a thousandfold greater than Teresa’s--was responsible for forebodings that filled him with apprehension.

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From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading The exact nature of Raphael Craig’s plan, of which Richard was still in ignorance, seemed to the young man to be a matter of comparative unimportance.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

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

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

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From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

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From this reading The exact nature of Raphael Craig’s plan, of which Richard was still in ignorance, seemed to the young man to be a matter of comparative unimportance.

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

made known (especially something secret or concealed)

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading The exact nature of Raphael Craig’s plan, of which Richard was still in ignorance, seemed to the young man to be a matter of comparative unimportance.

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From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading As for Richard, he, too, was happy in the betrothal, but his experience of the world--a thousandfold greater than Teresa’s--was responsible for forebodings that filled him with apprehension.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

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

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

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

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading As for Richard, he, too, was happy in the betrothal, but his experience of the world--a thousandfold greater than Teresa’s--was responsible for forebodings that filled him with apprehension.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As for Richard, he, too, was happy in the betrothal, but his experience of the world--a thousandfold greater than Teresa’s--was responsible for forebodings that filled him with apprehension.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

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From this reading As for Richard, he, too, was happy in the betrothal, but his experience of the world--a thousandfold greater than Teresa’s--was responsible for forebodings that filled him with apprehension.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading As for Richard, he, too, was happy in the betrothal, but his experience of the world--a thousandfold greater than Teresa’s--was responsible for forebodings that filled him with apprehension.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading As for Richard, he, too, was happy in the betrothal, but his experience of the world--a thousandfold greater than Teresa’s--was responsible for forebodings that filled him with apprehension.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

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

From this reading As for Richard, he, too, was happy in the betrothal, but his experience of the world--a thousandfold greater than Teresa’s--was responsible for forebodings that filled him with apprehension.

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

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

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

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

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

From this reading As for Richard, he, too, was happy in the betrothal, but his experience of the world--a thousandfold greater than Teresa’s--was responsible for forebodings that filled him with apprehension.

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

From this reading As for Richard, he, too, was happy in the betrothal, but his experience of the world--a thousandfold greater than Teresa’s--was responsible for forebodings that filled him with apprehension.

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

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

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

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading The exact nature of Raphael Craig’s plan, of which Richard was still in ignorance, seemed to the young man to be a matter of comparative unimportance.

of the present time and place

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

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

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

plural of “inclination” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

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

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

fasten with a lock

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

kept in good condition

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

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

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The exact nature of Raphael Craig’s plan, of which Richard was still in ignorance, seemed to the young man to be a matter of comparative unimportance.

as might be expected

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The exact nature of Raphael Craig’s plan, of which Richard was still in ignorance, seemed to the young man to be a matter of comparative unimportance.

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

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

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

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

and nothing more

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

by chance

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading The exact nature of Raphael Craig’s plan, of which Richard was still in ignorance, seemed to the young man to be a matter of comparative unimportance.

past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

Italian painter whose many paintings exemplify the ideals of the High Renaissance (1483-1520)

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading As for Richard, he, too, was happy in the betrothal, but his experience of the world--a thousandfold greater than Teresa’s--was responsible for forebodings that filled him with apprehension.

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From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

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

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

not in physical motion

From this reading The exact nature of Raphael Craig’s plan, of which Richard was still in ignorance, seemed to the young man to be a matter of comparative unimportance.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

possessive form of “teresa” — Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As for Richard, he, too, was happy in the betrothal, but his experience of the world--a thousandfold greater than Teresa’s--was responsible for forebodings that filled him with apprehension.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As for Richard, he, too, was happy in the betrothal, but his experience of the world--a thousandfold greater than Teresa’s--was responsible for forebodings that filled him with apprehension.

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

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

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

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

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

From this reading As for Richard, he, too, was happy in the betrothal, but his experience of the world--a thousandfold greater than Teresa’s--was responsible for forebodings that filled him with apprehension.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

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

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading As for Richard, he, too, was happy in the betrothal, but his experience of the world--a thousandfold greater than Teresa’s--was responsible for forebodings that filled him with apprehension.

hard to endure

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

the state of being humble and unimportant

From this reading The exact nature of Raphael Craig’s plan, of which Richard was still in ignorance, seemed to the young man to be a matter of comparative unimportance.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

-ing form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

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

From this reading As for Richard, he, too, was happy in the betrothal, but his experience of the world--a thousandfold greater than Teresa’s--was responsible for forebodings that filled him with apprehension.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

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

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

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

From this reading At Queen’s Farm, Hockliffe, the excitations of the terrible evening on which Juana faced her father, and on which Richard and Teresa were betrothed, seemed to have exhausted the actors in those trying scenes.

belonging to which person

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Only Teresa herself maintained her spirits through a night of sleeplessness, and Teresa’s eyes disclosed a simple and profound happiness of the soul, which proved how well the forced engagement with Richard suited her inclinations.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading As for Richard, he, too, was happy in the betrothal, but his experience of the world--a thousandfold greater than Teresa’s--was responsible for forebodings that filled him with apprehension.

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

From this reading He could not but feel that disaster--perhaps immediate disaster--waited upon the schemes of Raphael Craig, those schemes of whose success the old man was so proudly confident Richard guessed, naturally, that Raphael Craig was waging war on Simon Lock, and his common-sense predicted with assurance that in this struggle of the weak against the strong the strong would crush and the weak would be crushed.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The exact nature of Raphael Craig’s plan, of which Richard was still in ignorance, seemed to the young man to be a matter of comparative unimportance.