Chapter I

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

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading There are thousands of such ‘murders’ daily happening among us—murders which are not considered ‘cruelty’ in the eyes of the law.

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

From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

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

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

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

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

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

From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

state categorically

From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

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From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

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

From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

not using intelligence

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

someone who is morally reprehensible

From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

emotionally hardened

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

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From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

completely ordinary and unremarkable

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

carefully weighed

From this reading There are thousands of such ‘murders’ daily happening among us—murders which are not considered ‘cruelty’ in the eyes of the law.

brought to completion

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading There are thousands of such ‘murders’ daily happening among us—murders which are not considered ‘cruelty’ in the eyes of the law.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading There are thousands of such ‘murders’ daily happening among us—murders which are not considered ‘cruelty’ in the eyes of the law.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

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From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

a graphic or vivid verbal description

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

well in the past; former

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

represented graphically by sketch or design or lines

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

one or the other of two

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

special importance or significance

From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

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From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

opinion or judgment

From this reading There are thousands of such ‘murders’ daily happening among us—murders which are not considered ‘cruelty’ in the eyes of the law.

plural of “falter” — the act of pausing uncertainly

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

feel grief

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

an event that happens

From this reading There are thousands of such ‘murders’ daily happening among us—murders which are not considered ‘cruelty’ in the eyes of the law.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

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

From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

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

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

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

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

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

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

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

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

a lack of gratitude

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

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

From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading There are thousands of such ‘murders’ daily happening among us—murders which are not considered ‘cruelty’ in the eyes of the law.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

for more time

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

come together

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

putting the wrong interpretation on

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

used to form the superlative

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

plural of “murder” — unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being

From this reading There are thousands of such ‘murders’ daily happening among us—murders which are not considered ‘cruelty’ in the eyes of the law.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

as follows

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

not any; not one

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There are thousands of such ‘murders’ daily happening among us—murders which are not considered ‘cruelty’ in the eyes of the law.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

cause to feel resentment or indignation

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

many times at short intervals

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

and nothing more

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

plural of “original” — an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

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From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

express in words

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

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

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

restricted to something

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

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

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are thousands of such ‘murders’ daily happening among us—murders which are not considered ‘cruelty’ in the eyes of the law.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

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

From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

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

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading There are thousands of such ‘murders’ daily happening among us—murders which are not considered ‘cruelty’ in the eyes of the law.

plural of “tire” — hoop that covers a wheel

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

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

From this reading They will assert, with much indignant emphasis, that the character of ‘Lord Carlyon’ is an impossible one, and that such a ‘cad’ as he is shown to be never existed.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

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

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

giving only major points; lacking completeness

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

not limited or restricted

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There are thousands of such ‘murders’ daily happening among us—murders which are not considered ‘cruelty’ in the eyes of the law.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

precisely as stated

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

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

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

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

From this reading There are thousands of such ‘murders’ daily happening among us—murders which are not considered ‘cruelty’ in the eyes of the law.

which person or people

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

belonging to which person

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading There are any number of women who work night and day with brain and hand to support useless and brainless husbands; women whose love never falters, whose patience never tires, and whose tenderness is often rewarded only by the most callous neglect and ingratitude.

plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _Author of “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Mighty Atom,” “Barabbas,” “A Romance of Two Worlds,” etc._ The following slight and unelaborated sketch of a very commonplace and everyday tragedy will, I am aware, meet with the unqualified disapproval of the ‘superior’ sex.

a late time of life

From this reading Anticipating these remarks, I have to say in reply that the two chief personages in my story, namely, ‘Lord Carlyon’ and his wife, are drawn strictly from the life; and, that though both the originals have some years since departed from this scene of earthly contest and misunderstanding, so that my delineation of their characters can no longer grieve or offend either, the ‘murder of Delicia’ was consummated at the hands of her husband precisely in the way I have depicted it.