Chapter XI

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

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She knew that if her husband was opposed he would become more decided in his purposes than if left to think over his own unjust and cruel orders.

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From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune

From this reading Her loving mother was her comforter, yet hardly dare plead for her daughter, knowing so well her husband's selfish nature and overbearing disposition.

a large formal assembly

From this reading THE CONVENTION.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading She knew that if her husband was opposed he would become more decided in his purposes than if left to think over his own unjust and cruel orders.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Her loving mother was her comforter, yet hardly dare plead for her daughter, knowing so well her husband's selfish nature and overbearing disposition.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

a female human offspring

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Fully realizing the situation, she kept her room during the day.

recognizable; marked

From this reading She knew that if her husband was opposed he would become more decided in his purposes than if left to think over his own unjust and cruel orders.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

complete or carry out

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

your usual mood

From this reading Her loving mother was her comforter, yet hardly dare plead for her daughter, knowing so well her husband's selfish nature and overbearing disposition.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Fully realizing the situation, she kept her room during the day.

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

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

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From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

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

From this reading Fully realizing the situation, she kept her room during the day.

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

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

only a very short time before

From this reading Her loving mother was her comforter, yet hardly dare plead for her daughter, knowing so well her husband's selfish nature and overbearing disposition.

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

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

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

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

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

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading She knew that if her husband was opposed he would become more decided in his purposes than if left to think over his own unjust and cruel orders.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Her loving mother was her comforter, yet hardly dare plead for her daughter, knowing so well her husband's selfish nature and overbearing disposition.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She knew that if her husband was opposed he would become more decided in his purposes than if left to think over his own unjust and cruel orders.

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

From this reading She knew that if her husband was opposed he would become more decided in his purposes than if left to think over his own unjust and cruel orders.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Fully realizing the situation, she kept her room during the day.

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

From this reading She knew that if her husband was opposed he would become more decided in his purposes than if left to think over his own unjust and cruel orders.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading She knew that if her husband was opposed he would become more decided in his purposes than if left to think over his own unjust and cruel orders.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading Her loving mother was her comforter, yet hardly dare plead for her daughter, knowing so well her husband's selfish nature and overbearing disposition.

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

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

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

From this reading She knew that if her husband was opposed he would become more decided in his purposes than if left to think over his own unjust and cruel orders.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Her loving mother was her comforter, yet hardly dare plead for her daughter, knowing so well her husband's selfish nature and overbearing disposition.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

on one occasion

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading She knew that if her husband was opposed he would become more decided in his purposes than if left to think over his own unjust and cruel orders.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading She knew that if her husband was opposed he would become more decided in his purposes than if left to think over his own unjust and cruel orders.

above and across; more than

From this reading She knew that if her husband was opposed he would become more decided in his purposes than if left to think over his own unjust and cruel orders.

expecting unquestioning obedience

From this reading Her loving mother was her comforter, yet hardly dare plead for her daughter, knowing so well her husband's selfish nature and overbearing disposition.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She knew that if her husband was opposed he would become more decided in his purposes than if left to think over his own unjust and cruel orders.

appeal or request earnestly

From this reading Her loving mother was her comforter, yet hardly dare plead for her daughter, knowing so well her husband's selfish nature and overbearing disposition.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading She knew that if her husband was opposed he would become more decided in his purposes than if left to think over his own unjust and cruel orders.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Fully realizing the situation, she kept her room during the day.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Fully realizing the situation, she kept her room during the day.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

From this reading Her loving mother was her comforter, yet hardly dare plead for her daughter, knowing so well her husband's selfish nature and overbearing disposition.

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

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Fully realizing the situation, she kept her room during the day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Her loving mother was her comforter, yet hardly dare plead for her daughter, knowing so well her husband's selfish nature and overbearing disposition.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She knew that if her husband was opposed he would become more decided in his purposes than if left to think over his own unjust and cruel orders.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She knew that if her husband was opposed he would become more decided in his purposes than if left to think over his own unjust and cruel orders.

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

From this reading THE CONVENTION.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading She knew that if her husband was opposed he would become more decided in his purposes than if left to think over his own unjust and cruel orders.

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

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading She knew that if her husband was opposed he would become more decided in his purposes than if left to think over his own unjust and cruel orders.

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

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

(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 Her loving mother was her comforter, yet hardly dare plead for her daughter, knowing so well her husband's selfish nature and overbearing disposition.

which person or people

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

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

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.

but in spite of that

From this reading Her loving mother was her comforter, yet hardly dare plead for her daughter, knowing so well her husband's selfish nature and overbearing disposition.

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

From this reading Belle's heart was sad and full of forebodings of disaster to her lover, for, knowing her father's determined nature, she feared he would at once discharge the young man who had dared to love his daughter.