Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

later than; following

From this reading Never for a moment, even after the jury had pronounced him guilty and he had been sentenced to prison, had Mrs. Sage entertained a doubt regarding the innocence of her older son.

(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 Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

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

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

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

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the time that Clarence Sage had been practically in hiding upon the premises of his parents his mother had been wholly unaware of his proximity.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

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

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

in a courageous manner

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

placed in a grave

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers

From this reading During the time that Clarence Sage had been practically in hiding upon the premises of his parents his mother had been wholly unaware of his proximity.

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

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Never for a moment, even after the jury had pronounced him guilty and he had been sentenced to prison, had Mrs. Sage entertained a doubt regarding the innocence of her older son.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the time that Clarence Sage had been practically in hiding upon the premises of his parents his mother had been wholly unaware of his proximity.

past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Never for a moment, even after the jury had pronounced him guilty and he had been sentenced to prison, had Mrs. Sage entertained a doubt regarding the innocence of her older son.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

divisible by two

From this reading Never for a moment, even after the jury had pronounced him guilty and he had been sentenced to prison, had Mrs. Sage entertained a doubt regarding the innocence of her older son.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Never for a moment, even after the jury had pronounced him guilty and he had been sentenced to prison, had Mrs. Sage entertained a doubt regarding the innocence of her older son.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading Never for a moment, even after the jury had pronounced him guilty and he had been sentenced to prison, had Mrs. Sage entertained a doubt regarding the innocence of her older son.

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

From this reading During the time that Clarence Sage had been practically in hiding upon the premises of his parents his mother had been wholly unaware of his proximity.

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

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

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

From this reading Never for a moment, even after the jury had pronounced him guilty and he had been sentenced to prison, had Mrs. Sage entertained a doubt regarding the innocence of her older son.

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

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading During the time that Clarence Sage had been practically in hiding upon the premises of his parents his mother had been wholly unaware of his proximity.

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

From this reading Never for a moment, even after the jury had pronounced him guilty and he had been sentenced to prison, had Mrs. Sage entertained a doubt regarding the innocence of her older son.

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

From this reading During the time that Clarence Sage had been practically in hiding upon the premises of his parents his mother had been wholly unaware of his proximity.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading THE SHREDS OF HOPE.

a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

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

From this reading During the time that Clarence Sage had been practically in hiding upon the premises of his parents his mother had been wholly unaware of his proximity.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading Never for a moment, even after the jury had pronounced him guilty and he had been sentenced to prison, had Mrs. Sage entertained a doubt regarding the innocence of her older son.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading Never for a moment, even after the jury had pronounced him guilty and he had been sentenced to prison, had Mrs. Sage entertained a doubt regarding the innocence of her older son.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

engage in

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

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

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

a particular point in time

From this reading Never for a moment, even after the jury had pronounced him guilty and he had been sentenced to prison, had Mrs. Sage entertained a doubt regarding the innocence of her older son.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

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

From this reading During the time that Clarence Sage had been practically in hiding upon the premises of his parents his mother had been wholly unaware of his proximity.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

absolutely essential

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never for a moment, even after the jury had pronounced him guilty and he had been sentenced to prison, had Mrs. Sage entertained a doubt regarding the innocence of her older son.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SHREDS OF HOPE.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Never for a moment, even after the jury had pronounced him guilty and he had been sentenced to prison, had Mrs. Sage entertained a doubt regarding the innocence of her older son.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading During the time that Clarence Sage had been practically in hiding upon the premises of his parents his mother had been wholly unaware of his proximity.

an amount of time

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

almost; nearly

From this reading During the time that Clarence Sage had been practically in hiding upon the premises of his parents his mother had been wholly unaware of his proximity.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading During the time that Clarence Sage had been practically in hiding upon the premises of his parents his mother had been wholly unaware of his proximity.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading Never for a moment, even after the jury had pronounced him guilty and he had been sentenced to prison, had Mrs. Sage entertained a doubt regarding the innocence of her older son.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Never for a moment, even after the jury had pronounced him guilty and he had been sentenced to prison, had Mrs. Sage entertained a doubt regarding the innocence of her older son.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

the property of being close together

From this reading During the time that Clarence Sage had been practically in hiding upon the premises of his parents his mother had been wholly unaware of his proximity.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Never for a moment, even after the jury had pronounced him guilty and he had been sentenced to prison, had Mrs. Sage entertained a doubt regarding the innocence of her older son.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading During the time that Clarence Sage had been practically in hiding upon the premises of his parents his mother had been wholly unaware of his proximity.

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

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

From this reading Never for a moment, even after the jury had pronounced him guilty and he had been sentenced to prison, had Mrs. Sage entertained a doubt regarding the innocence of her older son.

plural of “shred” — a tiny or scarcely detectable amount

From this reading THE SHREDS OF HOPE.

a male human offspring

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

express in words

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the time that Clarence Sage had been practically in hiding upon the premises of his parents his mother had been wholly unaware of his proximity.

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

From this reading THE SHREDS OF HOPE.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During the time that Clarence Sage had been practically in hiding upon the premises of his parents his mother had been wholly unaware of his proximity.

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

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

(often followed by “of”) not aware

From this reading During the time that Clarence Sage had been practically in hiding upon the premises of his parents his mother had been wholly unaware of his proximity.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading During the time that Clarence Sage had been practically in hiding upon the premises of his parents his mother had been wholly unaware of his proximity.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

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

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.

at the time that

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

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

From this reading Resigned in her belief that her unfortunate son lay buried in another state, Mrs. Sage had bravely endeavored to make the best of the terrible affliction which had come upon her at a period of her life when all things had seemed the most promising of happiness and prosperity.

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

From this reading During the time that Clarence Sage had been practically in hiding upon the premises of his parents his mother had been wholly unaware of his proximity.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading As far as possible the newspaper reports of the young man’s escape from prison were kept from her; but in time, when, many weeks later, Andrew Sage had viewed the body of a man recovered from the Hudson and pronounced it that of Clarence, it had been necessary to tell her the crushing and terrible truth.