Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

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

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

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

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage

From this reading Mary Avenel availed herself of his state of suspense.

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

From this reading Mary Avenel availed herself of his state of suspense.

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

From this reading “I hear you,” said Halbert Glendinning, “but be brief, dear Mary--you mistake the nature of my business--it is but a morning of summer sport which we propose.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

a desirable state

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

of short duration or distance

From this reading “I hear you,” said Halbert Glendinning, “but be brief, dear Mary--you mistake the nature of my business--it is but a morning of summer sport which we propose.”

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading “I hear you,” said Halbert Glendinning, “but be brief, dear Mary--you mistake the nature of my business--it is but a morning of summer sport which we propose.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “I hear you,” said Halbert Glendinning, “but be brief, dear Mary--you mistake the nature of my business--it is but a morning of summer sport which we propose.”

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

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

From this reading “Say not thus,” said the maiden, interrupting him, “say not thus to me--others thou mayst deceive, but me thou canst not--There has been that in me from the earliest youth, which fraud flies from, and which imposture cannot deceive.

an old form of “can”, used with “thou”

From this reading “Say not thus,” said the maiden, interrupting him, “say not thus to me--others thou mayst deceive, but me thou canst not--There has been that in me from the earliest youth, which fraud flies from, and which imposture cannot deceive.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

absence of light or illumination

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

dearly loved

From this reading “I hear you,” said Halbert Glendinning, “but be brief, dear Mary--you mistake the nature of my business--it is but a morning of summer sport which we propose.”

be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading “Say not thus,” said the maiden, interrupting him, “say not thus to me--others thou mayst deceive, but me thou canst not--There has been that in me from the earliest youth, which fraud flies from, and which imposture cannot deceive.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading “Say not thus,” said the maiden, interrupting him, “say not thus to me--others thou mayst deceive, but me thou canst not--There has been that in me from the earliest youth, which fraud flies from, and which imposture cannot deceive.

divisible by two

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

the organ of sight

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

opinion or judgment

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading “Say not thus,” said the maiden, interrupting him, “say not thus to me--others thou mayst deceive, but me thou canst not--There has been that in me from the earliest youth, which fraud flies from, and which imposture cannot deceive.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

intentional deception resulting in injury to another person

From this reading “Say not thus,” said the maiden, interrupting him, “say not thus to me--others thou mayst deceive, but me thou canst not--There has been that in me from the earliest youth, which fraud flies from, and which imposture cannot deceive.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

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

From this reading “I hear you,” said Halbert Glendinning, “but be brief, dear Mary--you mistake the nature of my business--it is but a morning of summer sport which we propose.”

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

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

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

From this reading “Say not thus,” said the maiden, interrupting him, “say not thus to me--others thou mayst deceive, but me thou canst not--There has been that in me from the earliest youth, which fraud flies from, and which imposture cannot deceive.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mary Avenel availed herself of his state of suspense.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

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

From this reading “Say not thus,” said the maiden, interrupting him, “say not thus to me--others thou mayst deceive, but me thou canst not--There has been that in me from the earliest youth, which fraud flies from, and which imposture cannot deceive.

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

From this reading Mary Avenel availed herself of his state of suspense.

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

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

pretending to be another person

From this reading “Say not thus,” said the maiden, interrupting him, “say not thus to me--others thou mayst deceive, but me thou canst not--There has been that in me from the earliest youth, which fraud flies from, and which imposture cannot deceive.

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

From this reading “Say not thus,” said the maiden, interrupting him, “say not thus to me--others thou mayst deceive, but me thou canst not--There has been that in me from the earliest youth, which fraud flies from, and which imposture cannot deceive.

the early stage of growth or development

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in

From this reading “Say not thus,” said the maiden, interrupting him, “say not thus to me--others thou mayst deceive, but me thou canst not--There has been that in me from the earliest youth, which fraud flies from, and which imposture cannot deceive.

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

From this reading “I hear you,” said Halbert Glendinning, “but be brief, dear Mary--you mistake the nature of my business--it is but a morning of summer sport which we propose.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I hear you,” said Halbert Glendinning, “but be brief, dear Mary--you mistake the nature of my business--it is but a morning of summer sport which we propose.”

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

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

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading “Say not thus,” said the maiden, interrupting him, “say not thus to me--others thou mayst deceive, but me thou canst not--There has been that in me from the earliest youth, which fraud flies from, and which imposture cannot deceive.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mary Avenel availed herself of his state of suspense.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

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

From this reading “Say not thus,” said the maiden, interrupting him, “say not thus to me--others thou mayst deceive, but me thou canst not--There has been that in me from the earliest youth, which fraud flies from, and which imposture cannot deceive.

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

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading “I hear you,” said Halbert Glendinning, “but be brief, dear Mary--you mistake the nature of my business--it is but a morning of summer sport which we propose.”

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

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “I hear you,” said Halbert Glendinning, “but be brief, dear Mary--you mistake the nature of my business--it is but a morning of summer sport which we propose.”

used to form the superlative

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I hear you,” said Halbert Glendinning, “but be brief, dear Mary--you mistake the nature of my business--it is but a morning of summer sport which we propose.”

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading “I hear you,” said Halbert Glendinning, “but be brief, dear Mary--you mistake the nature of my business--it is but a morning of summer sport which we propose.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mary Avenel availed herself of his state of suspense.

many times at short intervals

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

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

From this reading “Say not thus,” said the maiden, interrupting him, “say not thus to me--others thou mayst deceive, but me thou canst not--There has been that in me from the earliest youth, which fraud flies from, and which imposture cannot deceive.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

possession of controlling influence

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading “I hear you,” said Halbert Glendinning, “but be brief, dear Mary--you mistake the nature of my business--it is but a morning of summer sport which we propose.”

plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

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

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

express in words

From this reading “Say not thus,” said the maiden, interrupting him, “say not thus to me--others thou mayst deceive, but me thou canst not--There has been that in me from the earliest youth, which fraud flies from, and which imposture cannot deceive.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

providing privacy or seclusion

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

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

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading “I hear you,” said Halbert Glendinning, “but be brief, dear Mary--you mistake the nature of my business--it is but a morning of summer sport which we propose.”

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

From this reading Mary Avenel availed herself of his state of suspense.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading “I hear you,” said Halbert Glendinning, “but be brief, dear Mary--you mistake the nature of my business--it is but a morning of summer sport which we propose.”

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading Mary Avenel availed herself of his state of suspense.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Say not thus,” said the maiden, interrupting him, “say not thus to me--others thou mayst deceive, but me thou canst not--There has been that in me from the earliest youth, which fraud flies from, and which imposture cannot deceive.

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

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Say not thus,” said the maiden, interrupting him, “say not thus to me--others thou mayst deceive, but me thou canst not--There has been that in me from the earliest youth, which fraud flies from, and which imposture cannot deceive.

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

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading “Say not thus,” said the maiden, interrupting him, “say not thus to me--others thou mayst deceive, but me thou canst not--There has been that in me from the earliest youth, which fraud flies from, and which imposture cannot deceive.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading “Say not thus,” said the maiden, interrupting him, “say not thus to me--others thou mayst deceive, but me thou canst not--There has been that in me from the earliest youth, which fraud flies from, and which imposture cannot deceive.

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

From this reading “Say not thus,” said the maiden, interrupting him, “say not thus to me--others thou mayst deceive, but me thou canst not--There has been that in me from the earliest youth, which fraud flies from, and which imposture cannot deceive.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “I hear you,” said Halbert Glendinning, “but be brief, dear Mary--you mistake the nature of my business--it is but a morning of summer sport which we propose.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

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

From this reading “I hear you,” said Halbert Glendinning, “but be brief, dear Mary--you mistake the nature of my business--it is but a morning of summer sport which we propose.”

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

in a willing manner

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

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

From this reading For what fate has given me such a power I know not; but bred an ignorant maiden, in this sequestered valley, mine eyes can too often see what man would most willingly hide--I can judge of the dark purpose, though it is hid under the smiling brow, and a glance of the eye says more to me than oaths and protestations do to others.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Hear me,” she said, “hear me, Halbert!--I am an orphan, and even Heaven hears the orphan--I have been the companion of your infancy, and if _you_ will not hear me for an instant, from whom may Mary Avenel claim so poor a boon?”

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading “Say not thus,” said the maiden, interrupting him, “say not thus to me--others thou mayst deceive, but me thou canst not--There has been that in me from the earliest youth, which fraud flies from, and which imposture cannot deceive.