Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

(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 Felix had risked his life for her, and had brought all this misery upon himself in the attempt to save her.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

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

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

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

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Felix had risked his life for her, and had brought all this misery upon himself in the attempt to save her.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

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

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

pledged to be married

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

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

From this reading Felix had risked his life for her, and had brought all this misery upon himself in the attempt to save her.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

the organ of sight

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading FACING THE WORST.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

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From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

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From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

made afraid

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

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

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

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

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Felix had risked his life for her, and had brought all this misery upon himself in the attempt to save her.

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

From this reading Felix had risked his life for her, and had brought all this misery upon himself in the attempt to save her.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

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

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

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 Felix was now all the world that was left her.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Felix had risked his life for her, and had brought all this misery upon himself in the attempt to save her.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading Felix had risked his life for her, and had brought all this misery upon himself in the attempt to save her.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

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From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

not any; not one

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

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

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

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

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

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

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

past form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage

From this reading Felix had risked his life for her, and had brought all this misery upon himself in the attempt to save her.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

except for; apart from

From this reading Felix had risked his life for her, and had brought all this misery upon himself in the attempt to save her.

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

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

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

From this reading FACING THE WORST.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Felix had risked his life for her, and had brought all this misery upon himself in the attempt to save her.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

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

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

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

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Muriel, meanwhile, sat alone in her hut, frightened at Felix's unexpected disappearance so early in the morning, and anxiously awaiting her lover's return, for she made no pretences now to herself that she did not really love Felix.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Felix had risked his life for her, and had brought all this misery upon himself in the attempt to save her.

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

From this reading Felix was now all the world that was left her.

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

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Though the two might never return to Europe to be husband and wife, she did not doubt that before the eye of Heaven they were already betrothed to one another as truly as though they had plighted their troth in solemn fashion.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Felix was now all the world that was left her.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading FACING THE WORST.