used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The path by the wood was not the direct line from the Hall to the Farm; the sanctities of the Park were not violated by any public right of way.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading I was arrested in the midst of my ecstatic sentimentalism by the sight of the Hall, the lights of which were distantly visible through the trees.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
for the reason that
From this reading The sight of the place pulled me up, because I was suddenly pierced by the reflection that perhaps old Jervaise had thus postured to win the esteem of his daughter's governess.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
boastingnounUS /ˈboʊstɪŋ/
speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
bravadonounUS /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/
a swaggering show of courage
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He, it is true, had had dignity and prestige on his side, but surely he must have condescended to win her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was arrested in the midst of my ecstatic sentimentalism by the sight of the Hall, the lights of which were distantly visible through the trees.
condescendedverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪd/
past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading He, it is true, had had dignity and prestige on his side, but surely he must have condescended to win her.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading The sight of the place pulled me up, because I was suddenly pierced by the reflection that perhaps old Jervaise had thus postured to win the esteem of his daughter's governess.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading He, it is true, had had dignity and prestige on his side, but surely he must have condescended to win her.
command with authority
From this reading The path by the wood was not the direct line from the Hall to the Farm; the sanctities of the Park were not violated by any public right of way.
distantlyadverb
from or at a distance
From this reading I was arrested in the midst of my ecstatic sentimentalism by the sight of the Hall, the lights of which were distantly visible through the trees.
ecstaticadjectiveUS /ekˈstætɪk/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading I was arrested in the midst of my ecstatic sentimentalism by the sight of the Hall, the lights of which were distantly visible through the trees.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading The sight of the place pulled me up, because I was suddenly pierced by the reflection that perhaps old Jervaise had thus postured to win the esteem of his daughter's governess.
faithfulnessnounUS /ˈfeɪθfəlnes/
the quality of being faithful
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The path by the wood was not the direct line from the Hall to the Farm; the sanctities of the Park were not violated by any public right of way.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The path by the wood was not the direct line from the Hall to the Farm; the sanctities of the Park were not violated by any public right of way.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
glorificationnounUS /ˌɡlɔːrəfɪˈkeɪʃən/
a state of high honor
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading The sight of the place pulled me up, because I was suddenly pierced by the reflection that perhaps old Jervaise had thus postured to win the esteem of his daughter's governess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sight of the place pulled me up, because I was suddenly pierced by the reflection that perhaps old Jervaise had thus postured to win the esteem of his daughter's governess.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading I was arrested in the midst of my ecstatic sentimentalism by the sight of the Hall, the lights of which were distantly visible through the trees.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He, it is true, had had dignity and prestige on his side, but surely he must have condescended to win her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He, it is true, had had dignity and prestige on his side, but surely he must have condescended to win her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sight of the place pulled me up, because I was suddenly pierced by the reflection that perhaps old Jervaise had thus postured to win the esteem of his daughter's governess.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was arrested in the midst of my ecstatic sentimentalism by the sight of the Hall, the lights of which were distantly visible through the trees.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He, it is true, had had dignity and prestige on his side, but surely he must have condescended to win her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He, it is true, had had dignity and prestige on his side, but surely he must have condescended to win her.
Jervaise
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From this reading The sight of the place pulled me up, because I was suddenly pierced by the reflection that perhaps old Jervaise had thus postured to win the esteem of his daughter's governess.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading I was arrested in the midst of my ecstatic sentimentalism by the sight of the Hall, the lights of which were distantly visible through the trees.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The path by the wood was not the direct line from the Hall to the Farm; the sanctities of the Park were not violated by any public right of way.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
engage in
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading I was arrested in the midst of my ecstatic sentimentalism by the sight of the Hall, the lights of which were distantly visible through the trees.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He, it is true, had had dignity and prestige on his side, but surely he must have condescended to win her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The path by the wood was not the direct line from the Hall to the Farm; the sanctities of the Park were not violated by any public right of way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The sight of the place pulled me up, because I was suddenly pierced by the reflection that perhaps old Jervaise had thus postured to win the esteem of his daughter's governess.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He, it is true, had had dignity and prestige on his side, but surely he must have condescended to win her.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The path by the wood was not the direct line from the Hall to the Farm; the sanctities of the Park were not violated by any public right of way.
a course of conduct
From this reading The path by the wood was not the direct line from the Hall to the Farm; the sanctities of the Park were not violated by any public right of way.
by chance
From this reading The sight of the place pulled me up, because I was suddenly pierced by the reflection that perhaps old Jervaise had thus postured to win the esteem of his daughter's governess.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading The sight of the place pulled me up, because I was suddenly pierced by the reflection that perhaps old Jervaise had thus postured to win the esteem of his daughter's governess.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The sight of the place pulled me up, because I was suddenly pierced by the reflection that perhaps old Jervaise had thus postured to win the esteem of his daughter's governess.
postured
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From this reading The sight of the place pulled me up, because I was suddenly pierced by the reflection that perhaps old Jervaise had thus postured to win the esteem of his daughter's governess.
prestigenounUS /preˈstiːʒ/
a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
From this reading He, it is true, had had dignity and prestige on his side, but surely he must have condescended to win her.
provocativeadjectiveUS /proʊˈvɑːkətɪv/
serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The path by the wood was not the direct line from the Hall to the Farm; the sanctities of the Park were not violated by any public right of way.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading The sight of the place pulled me up, because I was suddenly pierced by the reflection that perhaps old Jervaise had thus postured to win the esteem of his daughter's governess.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The sight of the place pulled me up, because I was suddenly pierced by the reflection that perhaps old Jervaise had thus postured to win the esteem of his daughter's governess.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The path by the wood was not the direct line from the Hall to the Farm; the sanctities of the Park were not violated by any public right of way.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
sanctities
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From this reading The path by the wood was not the direct line from the Hall to the Farm; the sanctities of the Park were not violated by any public right of way.
self-sacrificenoun
acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
sentimentalismnoun
the excessive expression of tender feelings, nostalgia, or sadness in any form
From this reading I was arrested in the midst of my ecstatic sentimentalism by the sight of the Hall, the lights of which were distantly visible through the trees.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He, it is true, had had dignity and prestige on his side, but surely he must have condescended to win her.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading I was arrested in the midst of my ecstatic sentimentalism by the sight of the Hall, the lights of which were distantly visible through the trees.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The sight of the place pulled me up, because I was suddenly pierced by the reflection that perhaps old Jervaise had thus postured to win the esteem of his daughter's governess.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He, it is true, had had dignity and prestige on his side, but surely he must have condescended to win her.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I was arrested in the midst of my ecstatic sentimentalism by the sight of the Hall, the lights of which were distantly visible through the trees.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The sight of the place pulled me up, because I was suddenly pierced by the reflection that perhaps old Jervaise had thus postured to win the esteem of his daughter's governess.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
transcendingverbUS /trænˈsendɪŋ/
-ing form of “transcend” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading I was arrested in the midst of my ecstatic sentimentalism by the sight of the Hall, the lights of which were distantly visible through the trees.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He, it is true, had had dignity and prestige on his side, but surely he must have condescended to win her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sight of the place pulled me up, because I was suddenly pierced by the reflection that perhaps old Jervaise had thus postured to win the esteem of his daughter's governess.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
violatedadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪəleɪtɪd/
treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
From this reading The path by the wood was not the direct line from the Hall to the Farm; the sanctities of the Park were not violated by any public right of way.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading I was arrested in the midst of my ecstatic sentimentalism by the sight of the Hall, the lights of which were distantly visible through the trees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was arrested in the midst of my ecstatic sentimentalism by the sight of the Hall, the lights of which were distantly visible through the trees.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The path by the wood was not the direct line from the Hall to the Farm; the sanctities of the Park were not violated by any public right of way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was arrested in the midst of my ecstatic sentimentalism by the sight of the Hall, the lights of which were distantly visible through the trees.
at the time that
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was arrested in the midst of my ecstatic sentimentalism by the sight of the Hall, the lights of which were distantly visible through the trees.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading The sight of the place pulled me up, because I was suddenly pierced by the reflection that perhaps old Jervaise had thus postured to win the esteem of his daughter's governess.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The path by the wood was not the direct line from the Hall to the Farm; the sanctities of the Park were not violated by any public right of way.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading I returned to my vigil at the gate and to thoughts of Anne--to romantic thoughts of worship and service; of becoming worthy of her regard; of immense faithfulness to her image when confronted with the most provocative temptations; to thoughts of self-sacrifice and bravado, of humility and boasting; of some transcending glorification of myself that should make me worthy of her love.
