Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

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

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I was sillier and more ignorant than any other girl of seventeen could possibly be, I think--don't you?

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

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

From this reading I was sillier and more ignorant than any other girl of seventeen could possibly be, I think--don't you?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "It is so difficult, Michael," she cooed, "how can I begin?

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "It is so difficult, Michael," she cooed, "how can I begin?

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

a young person of either sex

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

past form of “coo” — speak softly or lovingly

From this reading "It is so difficult, Michael," she cooed, "how can I begin?

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

From this reading I was sillier and more ignorant than any other girl of seventeen could possibly be, I think--don't you?

-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

a special loved one

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

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

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "It is so difficult, Michael," she cooed, "how can I begin?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

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From this reading I was sillier and more ignorant than any other girl of seventeen could possibly be, I think--don't you?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

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From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

a young female

From this reading I was sillier and more ignorant than any other girl of seventeen could possibly be, I think--don't you?

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

the act of departing

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

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

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

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

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

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

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

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

From this reading "It is so difficult, Michael," she cooed, "how can I begin?

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

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading I was sillier and more ignorant than any other girl of seventeen could possibly be, I think--don't you?

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

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

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

From this reading "It is so difficult, Michael," she cooed, "how can I begin?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is so difficult, Michael," she cooed, "how can I begin?

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

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

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

held dear

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

a particular point in time

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

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

From this reading I was sillier and more ignorant than any other girl of seventeen could possibly be, I think--don't you?

drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

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

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

and nothing more

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

above and across; more than

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

by chance

From this reading I was sillier and more ignorant than any other girl of seventeen could possibly be, I think--don't you?

a river in eastern Texas that flows south into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

being one more than sixteen

From this reading I was sillier and more ignorant than any other girl of seventeen could possibly be, I think--don't you?

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

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

comparative of “silly” — ludicrous, foolish

From this reading I was sillier and more ignorant than any other girl of seventeen could possibly be, I think--don't you?

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "It is so difficult, Michael," she cooed, "how can I begin?

a person loved by another person

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

express in words

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I was sillier and more ignorant than any other girl of seventeen could possibly be, I think--don't you?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

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

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

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

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

a special situation

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I was sillier and more ignorant than any other girl of seventeen could possibly be, I think--don't you?

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

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

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

up to a particular time

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

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

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

at the time that

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

in or at the place that

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

during the time that

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading When the first moment of ecstasy in the knowledge that they were indeed given back to each other was over, Michael drew Sabine to the window seat where she had been crouching only that short while before in silent misery.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Sweetheart," he entreated, "now you have got to tell me everything--do you understand, Sabine--every single thing from the first moment in the chapel when we made those vows until now when we are going to keep them.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I want to know everything, darling child--all your thoughts and what you did with your life--and when you hated me and when you loved me----" They sat down on the velvet cushions and Sabine nestled into his arms.