Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

later than; following

From this reading And it seemed to him--he saw it simply, directly, unquestioningly--that after all he would not have failed Karl if he could do what it was in his heart to do now for 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 ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

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

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

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

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

the residue that remains when something is burned

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Looking at her bowed head he saw it all--the complete overthrow, the rich field of life rendered barren waste.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading Looking at her bowed head he saw it all--the complete overthrow, the rich field of life rendered barren waste.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Looking at her bowed head he saw it all--the complete overthrow, the rich field of life rendered barren waste.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

lacking funds

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there was left Ernestine.

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

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Looking at her bowed head he saw it all--the complete overthrow, the rich field of life rendered barren waste.

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

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

without deviation

From this reading And it seemed to him--he saw it simply, directly, unquestioningly--that after all he would not have failed Karl if he could do what it was in his heart to do now for her.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading And it seemed to him--he saw it simply, directly, unquestioningly--that after all he would not have failed Karl if he could do what it was in his heart to do now for her.

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From this reading But there was left Ernestine.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading He had tried to save Karl, and failed.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Looking at her bowed head he saw it all--the complete overthrow, the rich field of life rendered barren waste.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

set up or found

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

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

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

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

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Looking at her bowed head he saw it all--the complete overthrow, the rich field of life rendered barren waste.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading And it seemed to him--he saw it simply, directly, unquestioningly--that after all he would not have failed Karl if he could do what it was in his heart to do now for her.

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

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

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

From this reading And it seemed to him--he saw it simply, directly, unquestioningly--that after all he would not have failed Karl if he could do what it was in his heart to do now for her.

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

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

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

From this reading And it seemed to him--he saw it simply, directly, unquestioningly--that after all he would not have failed Karl if he could do what it was in his heart to do now for her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

be incompatible; be or come into conflict

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

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From this reading He had tried to save Karl, and failed.

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 But there was left Ernestine.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Looking at her bowed head he saw it all--the complete overthrow, the rich field of life rendered barren waste.

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

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And it seemed to him--he saw it simply, directly, unquestioningly--that after all he would not have failed Karl if he could do what it was in his heart to do now for her.

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

From this reading And it seemed to him--he saw it simply, directly, unquestioningly--that after all he would not have failed Karl if he could do what it was in his heart to do now for her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)

From this reading Looking at her bowed head he saw it all--the complete overthrow, the rich field of life rendered barren waste.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Looking at her bowed head he saw it all--the complete overthrow, the rich field of life rendered barren waste.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Looking at her bowed head he saw it all--the complete overthrow, the rich field of life rendered barren waste.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

except for; apart from

From this reading He had tried to save Karl, and failed.

cut with a saw

From this reading And it seemed to him--he saw it simply, directly, unquestioningly--that after all he would not have failed Karl if he could do what it was in his heart to do now for her.

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

From this reading And it seemed to him--he saw it simply, directly, unquestioningly--that after all he would not have failed Karl if he could do what it was in his heart to do now for her.

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

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

and nothing more

From this reading And it seemed to him--he saw it simply, directly, unquestioningly--that after all he would not have failed Karl if he could do what it was in his heart to do now for her.

plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

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From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

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

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was left Ernestine.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

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

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He had tried to save Karl, and failed.

in an unquestioning manner

From this reading And it seemed to him--he saw it simply, directly, unquestioningly--that after all he would not have failed Karl if he could do what it was in his heart to do now for her.

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

From this reading But there was left Ernestine.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading Looking at her bowed head he saw it all--the complete overthrow, the rich field of life rendered barren waste.

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

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And it seemed to him--he saw it simply, directly, unquestioningly--that after all he would not have failed Karl if he could do what it was in his heart to do now for her.

in or at the place that

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

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

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.

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

From this reading ASH HEAP AND ROSE JAR As she broke then to the sobs for which he had hoped, something of tremendous force stirred within the man; and he felt that if he could bring her from the outer darkness where she had been carried, back to the things which were her soul's own, that his own life, his whole life, with all of the dark things through which it had passed, would have found justification.