Chapter XL · Chapter 40

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

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Mabel appeared in fact to have lost all interest in life, and the natural desire for recovery which might have come to her aid was altogether wanting, as her mother saw with a pained surprise, and commented upon to the conscience-stricken Mark.

(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 Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Mabel appeared in fact to have lost all interest in life, and the natural desire for recovery which might have come to her aid was altogether wanting, as her mother saw with a pained surprise, and commented upon to the conscience-stricken Mark.

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

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

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

From this reading Mabel appeared in fact to have lost all interest in life, and the natural desire for recovery which might have come to her aid was altogether wanting, as her mother saw with a pained surprise, and commented upon to the conscience-stricken Mark.

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

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

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From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

put or send forth

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

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

From this reading Mabel appeared in fact to have lost all interest in life, and the natural desire for recovery which might have come to her aid was altogether wanting, as her mother saw with a pained surprise, and commented upon to the conscience-stricken Mark.

past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading Mabel appeared in fact to have lost all interest in life, and the natural desire for recovery which might have come to her aid was altogether wanting, as her mother saw with a pained surprise, and commented upon to the conscience-stricken Mark.

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

From this reading Mabel appeared in fact to have lost all interest in life, and the natural desire for recovery which might have come to her aid was altogether wanting, as her mother saw with a pained surprise, and commented upon to the conscience-stricken Mark.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

In a way that involves danger or risk.

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Mabel appeared in fact to have lost all interest in life, and the natural desire for recovery which might have come to her aid was altogether wanting, as her mother saw with a pained surprise, and commented upon to the conscience-stricken Mark.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

communicated in words

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

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

From this reading Mabel appeared in fact to have lost all interest in life, and the natural desire for recovery which might have come to her aid was altogether wanting, as her mother saw with a pained surprise, and commented upon to the conscience-stricken Mark.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

pretending with intention to deceive

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM THE GRAVE.

a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

death of a person

From this reading FROM THE GRAVE.

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

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mabel appeared in fact to have lost all interest in life, and the natural desire for recovery which might have come to her aid was altogether wanting, as her mother saw with a pained surprise, and commented upon to the conscience-stricken Mark.

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

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

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

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

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

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

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

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

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

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

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

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Mabel appeared in fact to have lost all interest in life, and the natural desire for recovery which might have come to her aid was altogether wanting, as her mother saw with a pained surprise, and commented upon to the conscience-stricken Mark.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

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

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

a relaxed comfortable feeling

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

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 Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Mabel appeared in fact to have lost all interest in life, and the natural desire for recovery which might have come to her aid was altogether wanting, as her mother saw with a pained surprise, and commented upon to the conscience-stricken Mark.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

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From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Mabel appeared in fact to have lost all interest in life, and the natural desire for recovery which might have come to her aid was altogether wanting, as her mother saw with a pained surprise, and commented upon to the conscience-stricken Mark.

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

From this reading Mabel appeared in fact to have lost all interest in life, and the natural desire for recovery which might have come to her aid was altogether wanting, as her mother saw with a pained surprise, and commented upon to the conscience-stricken Mark.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Mabel appeared in fact to have lost all interest in life, and the natural desire for recovery which might have come to her aid was altogether wanting, as her mother saw with a pained surprise, and commented upon to the conscience-stricken Mark.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

not any; not one

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

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

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

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

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading Mabel appeared in fact to have lost all interest in life, and the natural desire for recovery which might have come to her aid was altogether wanting, as her mother saw with a pained surprise, and commented upon to the conscience-stricken Mark.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

return to an original state

From this reading Mabel appeared in fact to have lost all interest in life, and the natural desire for recovery which might have come to her aid was altogether wanting, as her mother saw with a pained surprise, and commented upon to the conscience-stricken Mark.

cut with a saw

From this reading Mabel appeared in fact to have lost all interest in life, and the natural desire for recovery which might have come to her aid was altogether wanting, as her mother saw with a pained surprise, and commented upon to the conscience-stricken Mark.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

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

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

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

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

a male human offspring

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Mabel appeared in fact to have lost all interest in life, and the natural desire for recovery which might have come to her aid was altogether wanting, as her mother saw with a pained surprise, and commented upon to the conscience-stricken Mark.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For the fear which had haunted Mark of late had been brought near its fulfilment--Mabel lay dangerously ill, and it seemed that the son she had borne was never to know a mother's care.

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

From this reading FROM THE GRAVE.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

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

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

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

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

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

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

nonexistent

From this reading Mabel appeared in fact to have lost all interest in life, and the natural desire for recovery which might have come to her aid was altogether wanting, as her mother saw with a pained surprise, and commented upon to the conscience-stricken Mark.

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

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

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

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

during the time that

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

which person or people

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The days went by; Mark had followed Vincent to the grave, with a sorrow in which there was no feigning, and now the Angel of Death stood at his own door, and Love strove in vain to keep him back.

but in spite of that

From this reading Throughout one terrible week Mark never left the house on Campden Hill, while Mabel wavered between life and death; he was not allowed to see her; she had not expressed any wish as yet to see him, he learnt from Mrs. Langton, who had cast off all her languor before her daughter's peril, and was in almost constant attendance upon her.