Chapter XXVII

in actual fact

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

later than; following

From this reading For some time after Oman’s bitter reproach, Bhavani did not go at all to the water-palace.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

(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 For some time after Oman’s bitter reproach, Bhavani did not go at all to the water-palace.

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

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

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

From this reading It was probably Oman who kept her from suicide; for, little as Oman could understand her or her passion, she seemed to cling to him, and to him only, in her stress.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For some time after Oman’s bitter reproach, Bhavani did not go at all to the water-palace.

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From this reading For some time after Oman’s bitter reproach, Bhavani did not go at all to the water-palace.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading For some time after Oman’s bitter reproach, Bhavani did not go at all to the water-palace.

the two together, not just one

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But to Zenaide, these weeks were the most terrible she had ever known.

the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading It was probably Oman who kept her from suicide; for, little as Oman could understand her or her passion, she seemed to cling to him, and to him only, in her stress.

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

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

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

From this reading It was probably Oman who kept her from suicide; for, little as Oman could understand her or her passion, she seemed to cling to him, and to him only, in her stress.

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

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

at any time

From this reading But to Zenaide, these weeks were the most terrible she had ever known.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For some time after Oman’s bitter reproach, Bhavani did not go at all to the water-palace.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was probably Oman who kept her from suicide; for, little as Oman could understand her or her passion, she seemed to cling to him, and to him only, in her stress.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading For some time after Oman’s bitter reproach, Bhavani did not go at all to the water-palace.

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

From this reading But to Zenaide, these weeks were the most terrible she had ever known.

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

From this reading It was probably Oman who kept her from suicide; for, little as Oman could understand her or her passion, she seemed to cling to him, and to him only, in her stress.

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

From this reading It was probably Oman who kept her from suicide; for, little as Oman could understand her or her passion, she seemed to cling to him, and to him only, in her stress.

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

From this reading It was probably Oman who kept her from suicide; for, little as Oman could understand her or her passion, she seemed to cling to him, and to him only, in her stress.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was probably Oman who kept her from suicide; for, little as Oman could understand her or her passion, she seemed to cling to him, and to him only, in her stress.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading It was probably Oman who kept her from suicide; for, little as Oman could understand her or her passion, she seemed to cling to him, and to him only, in her stress.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading But to Zenaide, these weeks were the most terrible she had ever known.

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

From this reading It was probably Oman who kept her from suicide; for, little as Oman could understand her or her passion, she seemed to cling to him, and to him only, in her stress.

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

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

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From this reading And Mandu wondered and rejoiced.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But to Zenaide, these weeks were the most terrible she had ever known.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

a strategically located monarchy on the southern and eastern coasts of the Arabian Peninsula; the economy is dominated by oil

From this reading It was probably Oman who kept her from suicide; for, little as Oman could understand her or her passion, she seemed to cling to him, and to him only, in her stress.

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From this reading For some time after Oman’s bitter reproach, Bhavani did not go at all to the water-palace.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

and nothing more

From this reading It was probably Oman who kept her from suicide; for, little as Oman could understand her or her passion, she seemed to cling to him, and to him only, in her stress.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was probably Oman who kept her from suicide; for, little as Oman could understand her or her passion, she seemed to cling to him, and to him only, in her stress.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading It was probably Oman who kept her from suicide; for, little as Oman could understand her or her passion, she seemed to cling to him, and to him only, in her stress.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading It was probably Oman who kept her from suicide; for, little as Oman could understand her or her passion, she seemed to cling to him, and to him only, in her stress.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading And Mandu wondered and rejoiced.

a mild rebuke or criticism

From this reading For some time after Oman’s bitter reproach, Bhavani did not go at all to the water-palace.

the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

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

From this reading It was probably Oman who kept her from suicide; for, little as Oman could understand her or her passion, she seemed to cling to him, and to him only, in her stress.

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

From this reading But to Zenaide, these weeks were the most terrible she had ever known.

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

From this reading For some time after Oman’s bitter reproach, Bhavani did not go at all to the water-palace.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading It was probably Oman who kept her from suicide; for, little as Oman could understand her or her passion, she seemed to cling to him, and to him only, in her stress.

the act of killing yourself

From this reading It was probably Oman who kept her from suicide; for, little as Oman could understand her or her passion, she seemed to cling to him, and to him only, in her stress.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading But to Zenaide, these weeks were the most terrible she had ever known.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

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

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But to Zenaide, these weeks were the most terrible she had ever known.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For some time after Oman’s bitter reproach, Bhavani did not go at all to the water-palace.

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

From this reading For some time after Oman’s bitter reproach, Bhavani did not go at all to the water-palace.

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

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading It was probably Oman who kept her from suicide; for, little as Oman could understand her or her passion, she seemed to cling to him, and to him only, in her stress.

not prepared or planned in advance

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

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

From this reading It was probably Oman who kept her from suicide; for, little as Oman could understand her or her passion, she seemed to cling to him, and to him only, in her stress.

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

From this reading For some time after Oman’s bitter reproach, Bhavani did not go at all to the water-palace.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading But to Zenaide, these weeks were the most terrible she had ever known.

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

From this reading But to Zenaide, these weeks were the most terrible she had ever known.

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

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

which person or people

From this reading It was probably Oman who kept her from suicide; for, little as Oman could understand her or her passion, she seemed to cling to him, and to him only, in her stress.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading And Mandu wondered and rejoiced.

a late time of life

From this reading THE RIVER TEMPLE The events of that afternoon, which formed the unpremeditated climax of two years of restraint on the part of both man and woman, threatened consequences that did not actually come.

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

From this reading But to Zenaide, these weeks were the most terrible she had ever known.