Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading He had given no actual promise, and even if he had it would have been drawn from him in ignorance of certain means which he possessed of help in this crisis.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Gifford on his part determined that this intolerable state of things must come to an end, and that in spite of the command laid upon him by the girl, he would now pit himself against her persecutor.

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

From this reading Gifford on his part determined that this intolerable state of things must come to an end, and that in spite of the command laid upon him by the girl, he would now pit himself against her persecutor.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

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

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had given no actual promise, and even if he had it would have been drawn from him in ignorance of certain means which he possessed of help in this crisis.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was evident to him, and the knowledge gave him intense concern, that the girl went in fear of Gervase Henshaw.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Gifford on his part determined that this intolerable state of things must come to an end, and that in spite of the command laid upon him by the girl, he would now pit himself against her persecutor.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He had given no actual promise, and even if he had it would have been drawn from him in ignorance of certain means which he possessed of help in this crisis.

the yard associated with a church

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

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

From this reading Gifford on his part determined that this intolerable state of things must come to an end, and that in spite of the command laid upon him by the girl, he would now pit himself against her persecutor.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Gifford on his part determined that this intolerable state of things must come to an end, and that in spite of the command laid upon him by the girl, he would now pit himself against her persecutor.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading But it was evident to him, and the knowledge gave him intense concern, that the girl went in fear of Gervase Henshaw.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading He had given no actual promise, and even if he had it would have been drawn from him in ignorance of certain means which he possessed of help in this crisis.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Gifford on his part determined that this intolerable state of things must come to an end, and that in spite of the command laid upon him by the girl, he would now pit himself against her persecutor.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading He had given no actual promise, and even if he had it would have been drawn from him in ignorance of certain means which he possessed of help in this crisis.

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From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Gifford on his part determined that this intolerable state of things must come to an end, and that in spite of the command laid upon him by the girl, he would now pit himself against her persecutor.

divisible by two

From this reading He had given no actual promise, and even if he had it would have been drawn from him in ignorance of certain means which he possessed of help in this crisis.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading But it was evident to him, and the knowledge gave him intense concern, that the girl went in fear of Gervase Henshaw.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading But it was evident to him, and the knowledge gave him intense concern, that the girl went in fear of Gervase Henshaw.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had given no actual promise, and even if he had it would have been drawn from him in ignorance of certain means which he possessed of help in this crisis.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But it was evident to him, and the knowledge gave him intense concern, that the girl went in fear of Gervase Henshaw.

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From this reading But it was evident to him, and the knowledge gave him intense concern, that the girl went in fear of Gervase Henshaw.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

a young female

From this reading But it was evident to him, and the knowledge gave him intense concern, that the girl went in fear of Gervase Henshaw.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He had given no actual promise, and even if he had it would have been drawn from him in ignorance of certain means which he possessed of help in this crisis.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had given no actual promise, and even if he had it would have been drawn from him in ignorance of certain means which he possessed of help in this crisis.

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

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He had given no actual promise, and even if he had it would have been drawn from him in ignorance of certain means which he possessed of help in this crisis.

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

From this reading But it was evident to him, and the knowledge gave him intense concern, that the girl went in fear of Gervase Henshaw.

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

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

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

From this reading But it was evident to him, and the knowledge gave him intense concern, that the girl went in fear of Gervase Henshaw.

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

From this reading Gifford on his part determined that this intolerable state of things must come to an end, and that in spite of the command laid upon him by the girl, he would now pit himself against her persecutor.

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

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

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

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had given no actual promise, and even if he had it would have been drawn from him in ignorance of certain means which he possessed of help in this crisis.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading He had given no actual promise, and even if he had it would have been drawn from him in ignorance of certain means which he possessed of help in this crisis.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading But it was evident to him, and the knowledge gave him intense concern, that the girl went in fear of Gervase Henshaw.

discouraging through fear

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading Gifford on his part determined that this intolerable state of things must come to an end, and that in spite of the command laid upon him by the girl, he would now pit himself against her persecutor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it was evident to him, and the knowledge gave him intense concern, that the girl went in fear of Gervase Henshaw.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading But it was evident to him, and the knowledge gave him intense concern, that the girl went in fear of Gervase Henshaw.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Gifford on his part determined that this intolerable state of things must come to an end, and that in spite of the command laid upon him by the girl, he would now pit himself against her persecutor.

immediately past

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

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

From this reading He had given no actual promise, and even if he had it would have been drawn from him in ignorance of certain means which he possessed of help in this crisis.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Gifford on his part determined that this intolerable state of things must come to an end, and that in spite of the command laid upon him by the girl, he would now pit himself against her persecutor.

not any; not one

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

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

From this reading Gifford on his part determined that this intolerable state of things must come to an end, and that in spite of the command laid upon him by the girl, he would now pit himself against her persecutor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Gifford on his part determined that this intolerable state of things must come to an end, and that in spite of the command laid upon him by the girl, he would now pit himself against her persecutor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Gifford on his part determined that this intolerable state of things must come to an end, and that in spite of the command laid upon him by the girl, he would now pit himself against her persecutor.

someone who torments

From this reading Gifford on his part determined that this intolerable state of things must come to an end, and that in spite of the command laid upon him by the girl, he would now pit himself against her persecutor.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading Gifford on his part determined that this intolerable state of things must come to an end, and that in spite of the command laid upon him by the girl, he would now pit himself against her persecutor.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading He had given no actual promise, and even if he had it would have been drawn from him in ignorance of certain means which he possessed of help in this crisis.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading He had given no actual promise, and even if he had it would have been drawn from him in ignorance of certain means which he possessed of help in this crisis.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Gifford on his part determined that this intolerable state of things must come to an end, and that in spite of the command laid upon him by the girl, he would now pit himself against her persecutor.

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

From this reading Gifford on his part determined that this intolerable state of things must come to an end, and that in spite of the command laid upon him by the girl, he would now pit himself against her persecutor.

refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Gifford on his part determined that this intolerable state of things must come to an end, and that in spite of the command laid upon him by the girl, he would now pit himself against her persecutor.

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

From this reading Gifford on his part determined that this intolerable state of things must come to an end, and that in spite of the command laid upon him by the girl, he would now pit himself against her persecutor.

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

From this reading But it was evident to him, and the knowledge gave him intense concern, that the girl went in fear of Gervase Henshaw.

not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Gifford on his part determined that this intolerable state of things must come to an end, and that in spite of the command laid upon him by the girl, he would now pit himself against her persecutor.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

precisely as stated

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

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

From this reading But it was evident to him, and the knowledge gave him intense concern, that the girl went in fear of Gervase Henshaw.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But it was evident to him, and the knowledge gave him intense concern, that the girl went in fear of Gervase Henshaw.

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

From this reading He had given no actual promise, and even if he had it would have been drawn from him in ignorance of certain means which he possessed of help in this crisis.

which person or people

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

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

From this reading That he was intimidating her, and using his brother's death for that purpose, was beyond doubt, and the very fact that Edith Morriston was a woman of uncommon courage and self-control, one who in ordinary circumstances would be the last to give way to fear or submit to bullying, showed how serious the matter had become.

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

From this reading IN THE CHURCHYARD Nothing more of importance happened that day at Wynford, and Gifford had no further opportunity of private talk with Edith Morriston.