Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

equally

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

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

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

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

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

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 Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

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

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

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

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

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

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

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

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

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

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

emptied or exhausted of (as by drawing off e.g. water or other liquid)

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

inspired with confidence

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

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

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

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 The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

a young female

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

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

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

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

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

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

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

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

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

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

From this reading TWO NAILS IN THE WALL.

a single distinct event

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

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

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

immediately past

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

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

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

subject to death

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

in motion

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

From this reading TWO NAILS IN THE WALL.

easily agitated

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

not any; not one

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

on one occasion

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

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

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

plural of “slander” — words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

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

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

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

From this reading TWO NAILS IN THE WALL.

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

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

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

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

pulsate or pound with abnormal force

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

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

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

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

From this reading TWO NAILS IN THE WALL.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

compelling immediate action

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

the act of using

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading TWO NAILS IN THE WALL.

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

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The greater part of the day she remained above stairs, busied in the petty offices, and moving to and fro--he could hear her tread--upon the errands of love, to see her in the midst of which might well have confuted the slanders that crept abroad.

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

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

which person or people

From this reading Encouraged by the respite--for who that is mortal does not hope against hope--they ventured on the following morning to lower the shutters, and this to a great extent restored the house to its normal aspect.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The long day during which the lovers had drained a cup at once so sweet and so bitter, and one of the two had felt alike the throb of pain and the thrill of kisses, came to an end at last; and without further incident.

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

From this reading Anne would have gone so far as to attend the morning preaching at St. Pierre, for it was Friday; but her mother awoke low and nervous, the girl dared not quit her side, and Claude had no field for the urgent dissuasions which he had prepared himself to use.