Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

later than; following

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

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

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

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

From this reading The distress which Emmie endured from her fears and forebodings, was rendered more intolerable by the pangs of regret.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

in a courageous manner

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The distress which Emmie endured from her fears and forebodings, was rendered more intolerable by the pangs of regret.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading I should have relieved myself for ever of these dreadful, haunting fears, and cleared from my home this mysterious shadow of evil.

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading DEATH.

-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

psychological suffering

From this reading The distress which Emmie endured from her fears and forebodings, was rendered more intolerable by the pangs of regret.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading I should have relieved myself for ever of these dreadful, haunting fears, and cleared from my home this mysterious shadow of evil.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

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From this reading The distress which Emmie endured from her fears and forebodings, was rendered more intolerable by the pangs of regret.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading The distress which Emmie endured from her fears and forebodings, was rendered more intolerable by the pangs of regret.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

at any time

From this reading I should have relieved myself for ever of these dreadful, haunting fears, and cleared from my home this mysterious shadow of evil.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading I should have relieved myself for ever of these dreadful, haunting fears, and cleared from my home this mysterious shadow of evil.

an act that fails

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading The distress which Emmie endured from her fears and forebodings, was rendered more intolerable by the pangs of regret.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

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From this reading The distress which Emmie endured from her fears and forebodings, was rendered more intolerable by the pangs of regret.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The distress which Emmie endured from her fears and forebodings, was rendered more intolerable by the pangs of regret.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

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

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

continually recurring to the mind

From this reading I should have relieved myself for ever of these dreadful, haunting fears, and cleared from my home this mysterious shadow of evil.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

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

From this reading The distress which Emmie endured from her fears and forebodings, was rendered more intolerable by the pangs of regret.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading I should have relieved myself for ever of these dreadful, haunting fears, and cleared from my home this mysterious shadow of evil.

a social unit living together

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

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

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

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

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

of great significance or value

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

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

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading The distress which Emmie endured from her fears and forebodings, was rendered more intolerable by the pangs of regret.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

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

From this reading The distress which Emmie endured from her fears and forebodings, was rendered more intolerable by the pangs of regret.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I should have relieved myself for ever of these dreadful, haunting fears, and cleared from my home this mysterious shadow of evil.

of an obscure nature

From this reading I should have relieved myself for ever of these dreadful, haunting fears, and cleared from my home this mysterious shadow of evil.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

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

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The distress which Emmie endured from her fears and forebodings, was rendered more intolerable by the pangs of regret.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

above and across; more than

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

unpleasantly

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading The distress which Emmie endured from her fears and forebodings, was rendered more intolerable by the pangs of regret.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

established beyond doubt

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading The distress which Emmie endured from her fears and forebodings, was rendered more intolerable by the pangs of regret.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading I should have relieved myself for ever of these dreadful, haunting fears, and cleared from my home this mysterious shadow of evil.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading The distress which Emmie endured from her fears and forebodings, was rendered more intolerable by the pangs of regret.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

third-person singular of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading I should have relieved myself for ever of these dreadful, haunting fears, and cleared from my home this mysterious shadow of evil.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

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

From this reading The distress which Emmie endured from her fears and forebodings, was rendered more intolerable by the pangs of regret.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading I should have relieved myself for ever of these dreadful, haunting fears, and cleared from my home this mysterious shadow of evil.

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

From this reading I should have relieved myself for ever of these dreadful, haunting fears, and cleared from my home this mysterious shadow of evil.

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

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

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

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

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

From this reading "Had I had presence of mind,--the smallest presence of mind,--and that but for one half minute," thought Miss Trevor, "I should have made my escape, roused the household, and have been the means of destroying some dark conspiracy of which I now know not the end.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

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

From this reading The distress which Emmie endured from her fears and forebodings, was rendered more intolerable by the pangs of regret.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

at the time that

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.

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

From this reading The distress which Emmie endured from her fears and forebodings, was rendered more intolerable by the pangs of regret.

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

From this reading After an emergency in which we have been suddenly called upon to act an important part, when that acting has proved a failure, how painfully the mind revolves and goes over the scene, reflecting on what might have been, what would have been, the result, had duty been more bravely performed.