Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

arousing affect

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading The shock which she had received, aided by the pressure at home, had effectually worked religious unrest.

in addition

From this reading But the emotion which is deeper than human love was also in ferment.

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

From this reading Ephraim remained neglectful, and Susannah remembered with more and more distinct compassion Halsey's wistful face and the touch of his trembling hand.

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

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

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

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

brought into existence

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The shock which she had received, aided by the pressure at home, had effectually worked religious unrest.

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From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading She was certain now that she must do some new thing to obtain peace with God.

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

From this reading Ephraim remained neglectful, and Susannah remembered with more and more distinct compassion Halsey's wistful face and the touch of his trembling hand.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading But the emotion which is deeper than human love was also in ferment.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading Ephraim remained neglectful, and Susannah remembered with more and more distinct compassion Halsey's wistful face and the touch of his trembling hand.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She was certain now that she must do some new thing to obtain peace with God.

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

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

in an effectual manner

From this reading The shock which she had received, aided by the pressure at home, had effectually worked religious unrest.

any strong feeling

From this reading But the emotion which is deeper than human love was also in ferment.

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From this reading Ephraim remained neglectful, and Susannah remembered with more and more distinct compassion Halsey's wistful face and the touch of his trembling hand.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Ephraim remained neglectful, and Susannah remembered with more and more distinct compassion Halsey's wistful face and the touch of his trembling hand.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading But the emotion which is deeper than human love was also in ferment.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading She was certain now that she must do some new thing to obtain peace with God.

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

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

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From this reading Ephraim remained neglectful, and Susannah remembered with more and more distinct compassion Halsey's wistful face and the touch of his trembling hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Ephraim remained neglectful, and Susannah remembered with more and more distinct compassion Halsey's wistful face and the touch of his trembling hand.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

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

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

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

From this reading Ephraim remained neglectful, and Susannah remembered with more and more distinct compassion Halsey's wistful face and the touch of his trembling hand.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The shock which she had received, aided by the pressure at home, had effectually worked religious unrest.

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From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading But the emotion which is deeper than human love was also in ferment.

the quality of being humane

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

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

From this reading But the emotion which is deeper than human love was also in ferment.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

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

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

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

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading But the emotion which is deeper than human love was also in ferment.

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

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

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

From this reading Ephraim remained neglectful, and Susannah remembered with more and more distinct compassion Halsey's wistful face and the touch of his trembling hand.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She was certain now that she must do some new thing to obtain peace with God.

not showing due care or attention

From this reading Ephraim remained neglectful, and Susannah remembered with more and more distinct compassion Halsey's wistful face and the touch of his trembling hand.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading She was certain now that she must do some new thing to obtain peace with God.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

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

From this reading She was certain now that she must do some new thing to obtain peace with God.

come into possession of

From this reading She was certain now that she must do some new thing to obtain peace with God.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading She was certain now that she must do some new thing to obtain peace with God.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading The shock which she had received, aided by the pressure at home, had effectually worked religious unrest.

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The shock which she had received, aided by the pressure at home, had effectually worked religious unrest.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading The shock which she had received, aided by the pressure at home, had effectually worked religious unrest.

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

From this reading Ephraim remained neglectful, and Susannah remembered with more and more distinct compassion Halsey's wistful face and the touch of his trembling hand.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Ephraim remained neglectful, and Susannah remembered with more and more distinct compassion Halsey's wistful face and the touch of his trembling hand.

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

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading The shock which she had received, aided by the pressure at home, had effectually worked religious unrest.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She was certain now that she must do some new thing to obtain peace with God.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

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From this reading Ephraim remained neglectful, and Susannah remembered with more and more distinct compassion Halsey's wistful face and the touch of his trembling hand.

express in words

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But the emotion which is deeper than human love was also in ferment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

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

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

a special situation

From this reading She was certain now that she must do some new thing to obtain peace with God.

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

From this reading She was certain now that she must do some new thing to obtain peace with God.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Ephraim remained neglectful, and Susannah remembered with more and more distinct compassion Halsey's wistful face and the touch of his trembling hand.

a shaky motion

From this reading Ephraim remained neglectful, and Susannah remembered with more and more distinct compassion Halsey's wistful face and the touch of his trembling hand.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading The shock which she had received, aided by the pressure at home, had effectually worked religious unrest.

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

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

From this reading But the emotion which is deeper than human love was also in ferment.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

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

From this reading But the emotion which is deeper than human love was also in ferment.

belonging to which person

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

showing pensive sadness

From this reading Ephraim remained neglectful, and Susannah remembered with more and more distinct compassion Halsey's wistful face and the touch of his trembling hand.

in the company of; together with

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The shock which she had received, aided by the pressure at home, had effectually worked religious unrest.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading How much better humanity might have been had we been at the world's making we cannot tell, but as it is, the Creator knows that a woman whose veins are pulsing with youth does not know, as she stands between her lovers, how far influences not born of reason are affecting her understanding.