Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading She saw this, and with a flash of comprehension knew and acknowledged that her heart and her brain cried out for the wholesome necessary food.

in the past

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

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

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

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

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

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

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

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

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

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

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

on or to one side

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

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 She saw this, and with a flash of comprehension knew and acknowledged that her heart and her brain cried out for the wholesome necessary food.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

put or send forth

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

From this reading She saw this, and with a flash of comprehension knew and acknowledged that her heart and her brain cried out for the wholesome necessary food.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

intentionally conceived

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading She saw this, and with a flash of comprehension knew and acknowledged that her heart and her brain cried out for the wholesome necessary food.

plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

plural of “decree” — a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

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

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

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

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

a town in north central Oklahoma

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

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

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading She saw this, and with a flash of comprehension knew and acknowledged that her heart and her brain cried out for the wholesome necessary food.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

coins made of gold

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

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

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading She saw this, and with a flash of comprehension knew and acknowledged that her heart and her brain cried out for the wholesome necessary food.

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

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

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

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

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

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

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

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She saw this, and with a flash of comprehension knew and acknowledged that her heart and her brain cried out for the wholesome necessary food.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

changed or adjusted in pitch, tone, or volume

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

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

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

a small quantity of anything

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

suffering from tissue death

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

absolutely essential

From this reading She saw this, and with a flash of comprehension knew and acknowledged that her heart and her brain cried out for the wholesome necessary food.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

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

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She saw this, and with a flash of comprehension knew and acknowledged that her heart and her brain cried out for the wholesome necessary food.

past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

move hurridly

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

cut with a saw

From this reading She saw this, and with a flash of comprehension knew and acknowledged that her heart and her brain cried out for the wholesome necessary food.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

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

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

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

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

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

From this reading She saw this, and with a flash of comprehension knew and acknowledged that her heart and her brain cried out for the wholesome necessary food.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

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

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

plural of “vintage” — a season's yield of wine from a vineyard

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

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

From this reading Now, as she stood alone in her small drawing-room with its costly decorations, its feminine atmosphere, she was conscious for the first time that the banquet of life is not in reality a display of delicate viands and tempting vintages, but a meal of common bread--sweet or bitter as destiny decrees.

at the time that

From this reading An hour ago, when the Prophet had stood before her and made his confession, she had been overwhelmed by the tide of her own feelings; in the rush of humiliation and disappointment--in the tremendous knowledge that the image she had called gold was in reality but clay--she had been too mortified to see beyond her own horizon.

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

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading She saw this, and with a flash of comprehension knew and acknowledged that her heart and her brain cried out for the wholesome necessary food.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

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From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.

a late time of life

From this reading For twenty-three years Enid Witcherley had played with existence--toying with it, enjoying it, as an epicure enjoys a rare wine or a choice morsel of food prepared for his appreciation.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading There are few phases of human existence more interesting than that in which a young and sensitive woman is compelled by circumstances to cast aside the pleasant artifices, the carefully modulated emotions of a sheltered life, and to face the realities of fact and feeling.