Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All now was confused and in doubt.

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

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

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

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

give sanction to

From this reading She had idolized the memory of her father and mother, and yet had been told that her course was the very one of which they would not approve.

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

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading She had heard her lofty, self-sacrificing purpose virtually characterized as vain and wrong.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading All now was confused and in doubt.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading All now was confused and in doubt.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

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

From this reading She had idolized the memory of her father and mother, and yet had been told that her course was the very one of which they would not approve.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

yet to be or coming

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

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

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

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

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading She had heard her lofty, self-sacrificing purpose virtually characterized as vain and wrong.

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

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

practices that are handed down from the past by tradition

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading She had idolized the memory of her father and mother, and yet had been told that her course was the very one of which they would not approve.

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

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

past form of “inculcate” — teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading She had heard her lofty, self-sacrificing purpose virtually characterized as vain and wrong.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

Hindu god of death; opposite of Kama

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading She had idolized the memory of her father and mother, and yet had been told that her course was the very one of which they would not approve.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

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

From this reading She had idolized the memory of her father and mother, and yet had been told that her course was the very one of which they would not approve.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

not any; not one

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

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

From this reading All now was confused and in doubt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

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From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

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

From this reading She had heard her lofty, self-sacrificing purpose virtually characterized as vain and wrong.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

willing to deprive yourself

From this reading She had heard her lofty, self-sacrificing purpose virtually characterized as vain and wrong.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

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

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

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

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had idolized the memory of her father and mother, and yet had been told that her course was the very one of which they would not approve.

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

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She had idolized the memory of her father and mother, and yet had been told that her course was the very one of which they would not approve.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading She had heard her lofty, self-sacrificing purpose virtually characterized as vain and wrong.

precisely as stated

From this reading She had idolized the memory of her father and mother, and yet had been told that her course was the very one of which they would not approve.

in essence or effect but not in fact

From this reading She had heard her lofty, self-sacrificing purpose virtually characterized as vain and wrong.

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

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

at the time that

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

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

From this reading Hitherto she had been sustained by an unfaltering belief that no other course than the one which her aunt had inculcated was possible; that, cost what it might, and end as it might, it was her heritage.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "PAHNASHIP" When Mara realized that her lover had indeed gone, that in fact he had been driven forth, and that she had said not one word to pave the way for a future meeting, a sense of desolation she had never known before overwhelmed her.

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

From this reading She had idolized the memory of her father and mother, and yet had been told that her course was the very one of which they would not approve.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading She had heard her lofty, self-sacrificing purpose virtually characterized as vain and wrong.

but in spite of that

From this reading She had idolized the memory of her father and mother, and yet had been told that her course was the very one of which they would not approve.