Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading Cool and collected from a wide experience, he submitted the tender body to the usual process.

(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 Ottilie stood by him through it all.

third-person singular of “alter” — cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading She prepared everything, she fetched everything, but as if she were moving in another world; for the height of misfortune, like the height of happiness, alters the aspect of every object.

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

From this reading She hurried to the new house, and called the surgeon and gave the child into his hands.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading She prepared everything, she fetched everything, but as if she were moving in another world; for the height of misfortune, like the height of happiness, alters the aspect of every object.

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

From this reading She prepared everything, she fetched everything, but as if she were moving in another world; for the height of misfortune, like the height of happiness, alters the aspect of every object.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading She prepared everything, she fetched everything, but as if she were moving in another world; for the height of misfortune, like the height of happiness, alters the aspect of every object.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was carried at once to Charlotte's sleeping-room.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Cool and collected from a wide experience, he submitted the tender body to the usual process.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She prepared everything, she fetched everything, but as if she were moving in another world; for the height of misfortune, like the height of happiness, alters the aspect of every object.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ottilie stood by him through it all.

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

From this reading She hurried to the new house, and called the surgeon and gave the child into his hands.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It was carried at once to Charlotte's sleeping-room.

possessive form of “charlotte” — the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading It was carried at once to Charlotte's sleeping-room.

a young person of either sex

From this reading She hurried to the new house, and called the surgeon and gave the child into his hands.

brought together in one place

From this reading Cool and collected from a wide experience, he submitted the tender body to the usual process.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Cool and collected from a wide experience, he submitted the tender body to the usual process.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She prepared everything, she fetched everything, but as if she were moving in another world; for the height of misfortune, like the height of happiness, alters the aspect of every object.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading She prepared everything, she fetched everything, but as if she were moving in another world; for the height of misfortune, like the height of happiness, alters the aspect of every object.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Cool and collected from a wide experience, he submitted the tender body to the usual process.

past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading She prepared everything, she fetched everything, but as if she were moving in another world; for the height of misfortune, like the height of happiness, alters the aspect of every object.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She prepared everything, she fetched everything, but as if she were moving in another world; for the height of misfortune, like the height of happiness, alters the aspect of every object.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Cool and collected from a wide experience, he submitted the tender body to the usual process.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading She hurried to the new house, and called the surgeon and gave the child into his hands.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading She hurried to the new house, and called the surgeon and gave the child into his hands.

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

From this reading She prepared everything, she fetched everything, but as if she were moving in another world; for the height of misfortune, like the height of happiness, alters the aspect of every object.

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

From this reading Cool and collected from a wide experience, he submitted the tender body to the usual process.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading She prepared everything, she fetched everything, but as if she were moving in another world; for the height of misfortune, like the height of happiness, alters the aspect of every object.

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

From this reading Ottilie stood by him through it all.

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

From this reading She hurried to the new house, and called the surgeon and gave the child into his hands.

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

From this reading She hurried to the new house, and called the surgeon and gave the child into his hands.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading She hurried to the new house, and called the surgeon and gave the child into his hands.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She prepared everything, she fetched everything, but as if she were moving in another world; for the height of misfortune, like the height of happiness, alters the aspect of every object.

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

From this reading She prepared everything, she fetched everything, but as if she were moving in another world; for the height of misfortune, like the height of happiness, alters the aspect of every object.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She hurried to the new house, and called the surgeon and gave the child into his hands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was carried at once to Charlotte's sleeping-room.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She prepared everything, she fetched everything, but as if she were moving in another world; for the height of misfortune, like the height of happiness, alters the aspect of every object.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading She prepared everything, she fetched everything, but as if she were moving in another world; for the height of misfortune, like the height of happiness, alters the aspect of every object.

in motion

From this reading She prepared everything, she fetched everything, but as if she were moving in another world; for the height of misfortune, like the height of happiness, alters the aspect of every object.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading She hurried to the new house, and called the surgeon and gave the child into his hands.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading She prepared everything, she fetched everything, but as if she were moving in another world; for the height of misfortune, like the height of happiness, alters the aspect of every object.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She prepared everything, she fetched everything, but as if she were moving in another world; for the height of misfortune, like the height of happiness, alters the aspect of every object.

on one occasion

From this reading It was carried at once to Charlotte's sleeping-room.

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From this reading Ottilie stood by him through it all.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading She prepared everything, she fetched everything, but as if she were moving in another world; for the height of misfortune, like the height of happiness, alters the aspect of every object.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Cool and collected from a wide experience, he submitted the tender body to the usual process.

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

From this reading She hurried to the new house, and called the surgeon and gave the child into his hands.

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From this reading It was carried at once to Charlotte's sleeping-room.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Ottilie stood by him through it all.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading Cool and collected from a wide experience, he submitted the tender body to the usual process.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading She hurried to the new house, and called the surgeon and gave the child into his hands.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Cool and collected from a wide experience, he submitted the tender body to the usual process.

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

From this reading She hurried to the new house, and called the surgeon and gave the child into his hands.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Ottilie stood by him through it all.

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

From this reading She hurried to the new house, and called the surgeon and gave the child into his hands.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Cool and collected from a wide experience, he submitted the tender body to the usual process.

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

From this reading It was carried at once to Charlotte's sleeping-room.

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

From this reading She prepared everything, she fetched everything, but as if she were moving in another world; for the height of misfortune, like the height of happiness, alters the aspect of every object.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Cool and collected from a wide experience, he submitted the tender body to the usual process.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading She prepared everything, she fetched everything, but as if she were moving in another world; for the height of misfortune, like the height of happiness, alters the aspect of every object.