Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Not, of course, that Adelaide was more interested in Marty Burke than in her daughter’s future, but a titanic struggle fired her imagination more than a pitiful little romance.

the state capital of South Australia

From this reading Not, of course, that Adelaide was more interested in Marty Burke than in her daughter’s future, but a titanic struggle fired her imagination more than a pitiful little romance.

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From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

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

From this reading She felt a pang of self-reproach when she saw that Mr. Lanley had come to share the child’s vigil, that he seemed to be suffering under an anxiety almost as keen as Mathilde’s.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

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

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

(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 She felt a pang of self-reproach when she saw that Mr. Lanley had come to share the child’s vigil, that he seemed to be suffering under an anxiety almost as keen as Mathilde’s.

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

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

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

From this reading She felt a pang of self-reproach when she saw that Mr. Lanley had come to share the child’s vigil, that he seemed to be suffering under an anxiety almost as keen as Mathilde’s.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not, of course, that Adelaide was more interested in Marty Burke than in her daughter’s future, but a titanic struggle fired her imagination more than a pitiful little romance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

object formed by a mold

From this reading They did not have to question her; she threw out her hands, casting her muff from her as she did so.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading She felt a pang of self-reproach when she saw that Mr. Lanley had come to share the child’s vigil, that he seemed to be suffering under an anxiety almost as keen as Mathilde’s.

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

From this reading She felt a pang of self-reproach when she saw that Mr. Lanley had come to share the child’s vigil, that he seemed to be suffering under an anxiety almost as keen as Mathilde’s.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Not, of course, that Adelaide was more interested in Marty Burke than in her daughter’s future, but a titanic struggle fired her imagination more than a pitiful little romance.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading “Oh,” she said, “I’m a weak, soft-hearted creature!

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Not, of course, that Adelaide was more interested in Marty Burke than in her daughter’s future, but a titanic struggle fired her imagination more than a pitiful little romance.

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

From this reading They did not have to question her; she threw out her hands, casting her muff from her as she did so.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She felt a pang of self-reproach when she saw that Mr. Lanley had come to share the child’s vigil, that he seemed to be suffering under an anxiety almost as keen as Mathilde’s.

having lost your job

From this reading Not, of course, that Adelaide was more interested in Marty Burke than in her daughter’s future, but a titanic struggle fired her imagination more than a pitiful little romance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They did not have to question her; she threw out her hands, casting her muff from her as she did so.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Not, of course, that Adelaide was more interested in Marty Burke than in her daughter’s future, but a titanic struggle fired her imagination more than a pitiful little romance.

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

From this reading She felt a pang of self-reproach when she saw that Mr. Lanley had come to share the child’s vigil, that he seemed to be suffering under an anxiety almost as keen as Mathilde’s.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading They did not have to question her; she threw out her hands, casting her muff from her as she did so.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They did not have to question her; she threw out her hands, casting her muff from her as she did so.

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

From this reading She felt a pang of self-reproach when she saw that Mr. Lanley had come to share the child’s vigil, that he seemed to be suffering under an anxiety almost as keen as Mathilde’s.

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

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

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

From this reading “Oh,” she said, “I’m a weak, soft-hearted creature!

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Not, of course, that Adelaide was more interested in Marty Burke than in her daughter’s future, but a titanic struggle fired her imagination more than a pitiful little romance.

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

From this reading Not, of course, that Adelaide was more interested in Marty Burke than in her daughter’s future, but a titanic struggle fired her imagination more than a pitiful little romance.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Not, of course, that Adelaide was more interested in Marty Burke than in her daughter’s future, but a titanic struggle fired her imagination more than a pitiful little romance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading She felt a pang of self-reproach when she saw that Mr. Lanley had come to share the child’s vigil, that he seemed to be suffering under an anxiety almost as keen as Mathilde’s.

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From this reading She felt a pang of self-reproach when she saw that Mr. Lanley had come to share the child’s vigil, that he seemed to be suffering under an anxiety almost as keen as Mathilde’s.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Not, of course, that Adelaide was more interested in Marty Burke than in her daughter’s future, but a titanic struggle fired her imagination more than a pitiful little romance.

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

From this reading Not, of course, that Adelaide was more interested in Marty Burke than in her daughter’s future, but a titanic struggle fired her imagination more than a pitiful little romance.

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

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

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

From this reading She felt a pang of self-reproach when she saw that Mr. Lanley had come to share the child’s vigil, that he seemed to be suffering under an anxiety almost as keen as Mathilde’s.

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

From this reading Not, of course, that Adelaide was more interested in Marty Burke than in her daughter’s future, but a titanic struggle fired her imagination more than a pitiful little romance.

a form of address for a man

From this reading She felt a pang of self-reproach when she saw that Mr. Lanley had come to share the child’s vigil, that he seemed to be suffering under an anxiety almost as keen as Mathilde’s.

a warm tubular covering for the hands

From this reading They did not have to question her; she threw out her hands, casting her muff from her as she did so.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh,” she said, “I’m a weak, soft-hearted creature!

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They did not have to question her; she threw out her hands, casting her muff from her as she did so.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading She felt a pang of self-reproach when she saw that Mr. Lanley had come to share the child’s vigil, that he seemed to be suffering under an anxiety almost as keen as Mathilde’s.

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

From this reading Not, of course, that Adelaide was more interested in Marty Burke than in her daughter’s future, but a titanic struggle fired her imagination more than a pitiful little romance.

the possibility of future success

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading They did not have to question her; she threw out her hands, casting her muff from her as she did so.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

new

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading Not, of course, that Adelaide was more interested in Marty Burke than in her daughter’s future, but a titanic struggle fired her imagination more than a pitiful little romance.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Oh,” she said, “I’m a weak, soft-hearted creature!

cut with a saw

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

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

From this reading She felt a pang of self-reproach when she saw that Mr. Lanley had come to share the child’s vigil, that he seemed to be suffering under an anxiety almost as keen as Mathilde’s.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading She felt a pang of self-reproach when she saw that Mr. Lanley had come to share the child’s vigil, that he seemed to be suffering under an anxiety almost as keen as Mathilde’s.

have in common

From this reading She felt a pang of self-reproach when she saw that Mr. Lanley had come to share the child’s vigil, that he seemed to be suffering under an anxiety almost as keen as Mathilde’s.

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

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They did not have to question her; she threw out her hands, casting her muff from her as she did so.

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From this reading “Oh,” she said, “I’m a weak, soft-hearted creature!

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Not, of course, that Adelaide was more interested in Marty Burke than in her daughter’s future, but a titanic struggle fired her imagination more than a pitiful little romance.

a state of acute pain

From this reading She felt a pang of self-reproach when she saw that Mr. Lanley had come to share the child’s vigil, that he seemed to be suffering under an anxiety almost as keen as Mathilde’s.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Not, of course, that Adelaide was more interested in Marty Burke than in her daughter’s future, but a titanic struggle fired her imagination more than a pitiful little romance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

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

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

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

From this reading They did not have to question her; she threw out her hands, casting her muff from her as she did so.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading They did not have to question her; she threw out her hands, casting her muff from her as she did so.

of great force or power

From this reading Not, of course, that Adelaide was more interested in Marty Burke than in her daughter’s future, but a titanic struggle fired her imagination more than a pitiful little romance.

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

From this reading She felt a pang of self-reproach when she saw that Mr. Lanley had come to share the child’s vigil, that he seemed to be suffering under an anxiety almost as keen as Mathilde’s.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading She felt a pang of self-reproach when she saw that Mr. Lanley had come to share the child’s vigil, that he seemed to be suffering under an anxiety almost as keen as Mathilde’s.

up to a particular time

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

a period of sleeplessness

From this reading She felt a pang of self-reproach when she saw that Mr. Lanley had come to share the child’s vigil, that he seemed to be suffering under an anxiety almost as keen as Mathilde’s.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

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

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading “Oh,” she said, “I’m a weak, soft-hearted creature!

at the time that

From this reading She felt a pang of self-reproach when she saw that Mr. Lanley had come to share the child’s vigil, that he seemed to be suffering under an anxiety almost as keen as Mathilde’s.

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

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As she drove home, Adelaide’s whole being was stirred by the prospect of that conflict between Burke and her husband, and it was not until she saw Mathilde, pale with an hour of waiting, that she recalled the real object of her recent visit.