Chapter XIII · Peter Pauper

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

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

third-person singular of “accept” — consider or hold as true

From this reading She had taken the sunshine, the beauty, the ease and indolence of her life as a convalescent accepts idleness, without scruple or question.

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

From this reading It was not less clear, because like the feminine letter of the ’forties, crossed and recrossed, it had stamped itself in two layers on her mind, of which the earlier was the more vivid.

react verbally

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

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

From this reading She had taken the sunshine, the beauty, the ease and indolence of her life as a convalescent accepts idleness, without scruple or question.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading The impression which the events of the evening had made on Mary’s mind was still lively when she awoke next day.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading She had taken the sunshine, the beauty, the ease and indolence of her life as a convalescent accepts idleness, without scruple or question.

for the reason that

From this reading It was not less clear, because like the feminine letter of the ’forties, crossed and recrossed, it had stamped itself in two layers on her mind, of which the earlier was the more vivid.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was not less clear, because like the feminine letter of the ’forties, crossed and recrossed, it had stamped itself in two layers on her mind, of which the earlier was the more vivid.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

a person who is recovering from illness

From this reading She had taken the sunshine, the beauty, the ease and indolence of her life as a convalescent accepts idleness, without scruple or question.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

placed crosswise

From this reading It was not less clear, because like the feminine letter of the ’forties, crossed and recrossed, it had stamped itself in two layers on her mind, of which the earlier was the more vivid.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The impression which the events of the evening had made on Mary’s mind was still lively when she awoke next day.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading It was not less clear, because like the feminine letter of the ’forties, crossed and recrossed, it had stamped itself in two layers on her mind, of which the earlier was the more vivid.

move gently or carefully

From this reading She had taken the sunshine, the beauty, the ease and indolence of her life as a convalescent accepts idleness, without scruple or question.

divisible by two

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The impression which the events of the evening had made on Mary’s mind was still lively when she awoke next day.

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

From this reading The impression which the events of the evening had made on Mary’s mind was still lively when she awoke next day.

with no protection or shield

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading It was not less clear, because like the feminine letter of the ’forties, crossed and recrossed, it had stamped itself in two layers on her mind, of which the earlier was the more vivid.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

the time of life between 40 and 50

From this reading It was not less clear, because like the feminine letter of the ’forties, crossed and recrossed, it had stamped itself in two layers on her mind, of which the earlier was the more vivid.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

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

From this reading The impression which the events of the evening had made on Mary’s mind was still lively when she awoke next day.

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

From this reading It was not less clear, because like the feminine letter of the ’forties, crossed and recrossed, it had stamped itself in two layers on her mind, of which the earlier was the more vivid.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

having no employment

From this reading She had taken the sunshine, the beauty, the ease and indolence of her life as a convalescent accepts idleness, without scruple or question.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The impression which the events of the evening had made on Mary’s mind was still lively when she awoke next day.

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

From this reading It was not less clear, because like the feminine letter of the ’forties, crossed and recrossed, it had stamped itself in two layers on her mind, of which the earlier was the more vivid.

inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

From this reading She had taken the sunshine, the beauty, the ease and indolence of her life as a convalescent accepts idleness, without scruple or question.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not less clear, because like the feminine letter of the ’forties, crossed and recrossed, it had stamped itself in two layers on her mind, of which the earlier was the more vivid.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was not less clear, because like the feminine letter of the ’forties, crossed and recrossed, it had stamped itself in two layers on her mind, of which the earlier was the more vivid.

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

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

plural of “layer” — single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance

From this reading It was not less clear, because like the feminine letter of the ’forties, crossed and recrossed, it had stamped itself in two layers on her mind, of which the earlier was the more vivid.

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 The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It was not less clear, because like the feminine letter of the ’forties, crossed and recrossed, it had stamped itself in two layers on her mind, of which the earlier was the more vivid.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading It was not less clear, because like the feminine letter of the ’forties, crossed and recrossed, it had stamped itself in two layers on her mind, of which the earlier was the more vivid.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

held up in the air

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was not less clear, because like the feminine letter of the ’forties, crossed and recrossed, it had stamped itself in two layers on her mind, of which the earlier was the more vivid.

full of life and energy

From this reading The impression which the events of the evening had made on Mary’s mind was still lively when she awoke next day.

for more time

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The impression which the events of the evening had made on Mary’s mind was still lively when she awoke next day.

engage in

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading The impression which the events of the evening had made on Mary’s mind was still lively when she awoke next day.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The impression which the events of the evening had made on Mary’s mind was still lively when she awoke next day.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was not less clear, because like the feminine letter of the ’forties, crossed and recrossed, it had stamped itself in two layers on her mind, of which the earlier was the more vivid.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

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

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The impression which the events of the evening had made on Mary’s mind was still lively when she awoke next day.

not any; not one

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not less clear, because like the feminine letter of the ’forties, crossed and recrossed, it had stamped itself in two layers on her mind, of which the earlier was the more vivid.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The impression which the events of the evening had made on Mary’s mind was still lively when she awoke next day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The impression which the events of the evening had made on Mary’s mind was still lively when she awoke next day.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She had taken the sunshine, the beauty, the ease and indolence of her life as a convalescent accepts idleness, without scruple or question.

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From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

a state of extreme poverty or destitution

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading She had taken the sunshine, the beauty, the ease and indolence of her life as a convalescent accepts idleness, without scruple or question.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

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From this reading It was not less clear, because like the feminine letter of the ’forties, crossed and recrossed, it had stamped itself in two layers on her mind, of which the earlier was the more vivid.

delivered from danger

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains

From this reading She had taken the sunshine, the beauty, the ease and indolence of her life as a convalescent accepts idleness, without scruple or question.

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

From this reading The impression which the events of the evening had made on Mary’s mind was still lively when she awoke next day.

and nothing more

From this reading Rescued from penury, lifted above anxiety about bed and board, no longer exposed to the panic-fears which in Paris had beset even her courageous nature, Mary had for a while been content simply to rest.

a state of social isolation

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading It was not less clear, because like the feminine letter of the ’forties, crossed and recrossed, it had stamped itself in two layers on her mind, of which the earlier was the more vivid.

not in physical motion

From this reading The impression which the events of the evening had made on Mary’s mind was still lively when she awoke next day.

the rays of the sun

From this reading She had taken the sunshine, the beauty, the ease and indolence of her life as a convalescent accepts idleness, without scruple or question.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading She had taken the sunshine, the beauty, the ease and indolence of her life as a convalescent accepts idleness, without scruple or question.

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

From this reading The impression which the events of the evening had made on Mary’s mind was still lively when she awoke next day.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

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

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

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

From this reading It was not less clear, because like the feminine letter of the ’forties, crossed and recrossed, it had stamped itself in two layers on her mind, of which the earlier was the more vivid.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading It was not less clear, because like the feminine letter of the ’forties, crossed and recrossed, it had stamped itself in two layers on her mind, of which the earlier was the more vivid.

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

From this reading The impression which the events of the evening had made on Mary’s mind was still lively when she awoke next day.

at the time that

From this reading The impression which the events of the evening had made on Mary’s mind was still lively when she awoke next day.

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

From this reading The impression which the events of the evening had made on Mary’s mind was still lively when she awoke next day.

during the time that

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading The solitude in which her days had of late been spent had left her peculiarly open to new ideas, while the quiet and wholesome life of the Gatehouse had prepared her to answer any call which those ideas might make upon her.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading She had taken the sunshine, the beauty, the ease and indolence of her life as a convalescent accepts idleness, without scruple or question.