Chapter XXVI

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "I was really afraid you'd kill yourself before Austin had time to get to the Manor.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

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

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

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

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

eagerly desirous

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

an experience that appalls

From this reading "I haven't forgotten your appalling misery, if you have," she retorted, smiling.

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

From this reading It was quite convincing as to your innocence of my wicked designs, believe me!"

state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas

From this reading "I was really afraid you'd kill yourself before Austin had time to get to the Manor.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "And how can you believe I never thought of it, when it's just what I ought to have thought of--just the sort of thing you would be sure to want to do?"

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

an account of the series of events making up a person's life

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "And how can you believe I never thought of it, when it's just what I ought to have thought of--just the sort of thing you would be sure to want to do?"

causing one to believe the truth of something

From this reading It was quite convincing as to your innocence of my wicked designs, believe me!"

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading It was quite convincing as to your innocence of my wicked designs, believe me!"

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "And how can you believe I never thought of it, when it's just what I ought to have thought of--just the sort of thing you would be sure to want to do?"

beyond normal limits

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

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From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading "I haven't forgotten your appalling misery, if you have," she retorted, smiling.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I was really afraid you'd kill yourself before Austin had time to get to the Manor.

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

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "And how can you believe I never thought of it, when it's just what I ought to have thought of--just the sort of thing you would be sure to want to do?"

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From this reading "I haven't forgotten your appalling misery, if you have," she retorted, smiling.

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

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

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

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

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

From this reading "And how can you believe I never thought of it, when it's just what I ought to have thought of--just the sort of thing you would be sure to want to do?"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "And how can you believe I never thought of it, when it's just what I ought to have thought of--just the sort of thing you would be sure to want to do?"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I haven't forgotten your appalling misery, if you have," she retorted, smiling.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading It was quite convincing as to your innocence of my wicked designs, believe me!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

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

From this reading "And how can you believe I never thought of it, when it's just what I ought to have thought of--just the sort of thing you would be sure to want to do?"

possessive form of “jenny” — United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

and nothing more

From this reading "And how can you believe I never thought of it, when it's just what I ought to have thought of--just the sort of thing you would be sure to want to do?"

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading "I was really afraid you'd kill yourself before Austin had time to get to the Manor.

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

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading "I was really afraid you'd kill yourself before Austin had time to get to the Manor.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was quite convincing as to your innocence of my wicked designs, believe me!"

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading "I haven't forgotten your appalling misery, if you have," she retorted, smiling.

used to form the superlative

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was quite convincing as to your innocence of my wicked designs, believe me!"

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "And how can you believe I never thought of it, when it's just what I ought to have thought of--just the sort of thing you would be sure to want to do?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "And how can you believe I never thought of it, when it's just what I ought to have thought of--just the sort of thing you would be sure to want to do?"

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "And how can you believe I never thought of it, when it's just what I ought to have thought of--just the sort of thing you would be sure to want to do?"

with passion

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

the descendants of one individual

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

in a punctilious manner

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was quite convincing as to your innocence of my wicked designs, believe me!"

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "I was really afraid you'd kill yourself before Austin had time to get to the Manor.

past form of “retort” — answer back

From this reading "I haven't forgotten your appalling misery, if you have," she retorted, smiling.

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

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "I haven't forgotten your appalling misery, if you have," she retorted, smiling.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "And how can you believe I never thought of it, when it's just what I ought to have thought of--just the sort of thing you would be sure to want to do?"

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

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

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

a special situation

From this reading "And how can you believe I never thought of it, when it's just what I ought to have thought of--just the sort of thing you would be sure to want to do?"

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "And how can you believe I never thought of it, when it's just what I ought to have thought of--just the sort of thing you would be sure to want to do?"

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "I was really afraid you'd kill yourself before Austin had time to get to the Manor.

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

From this reading "And how can you believe I never thought of it, when it's just what I ought to have thought of--just the sort of thing you would be sure to want to do?"

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "And how can you believe I never thought of it, when it's just what I ought to have thought of--just the sort of thing you would be sure to want to do?"

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

From this reading "I was really afraid you'd kill yourself before Austin had time to get to the Manor.

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

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "And how can you believe I never thought of it, when it's just what I ought to have thought of--just the sort of thing you would be sure to want to do?"

at the time that

From this reading "And how can you believe I never thought of it, when it's just what I ought to have thought of--just the sort of thing you would be sure to want to do?"

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading It was quite convincing as to your innocence of my wicked designs, believe me!"

in the company of; together with

From this reading PEDIGREE AND BIOGRAPHY The forms were observed most punctiliously; but before the forms began came Lacey, hot from his talk with Fillingford, amazed, almost bewildered, protesting against Jenny's excessive munificence, passionately anxious that she should be sure that he had not foreseen it.

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

From this reading "And how can you believe I never thought of it, when it's just what I ought to have thought of--just the sort of thing you would be sure to want to do?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And how can you believe I never thought of it, when it's just what I ought to have thought of--just the sort of thing you would be sure to want to do?"

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

From this reading "I was really afraid you'd kill yourself before Austin had time to get to the Manor.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I haven't forgotten your appalling misery, if you have," she retorted, smiling.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "I was really afraid you'd kill yourself before Austin had time to get to the Manor.