Chapter II

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

From this reading It must spring up from the heart, like a wild flower from seed God plants in virgin forest soil, to bring contentment with its blossoming.

the state of being absent

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

anew

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

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

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

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

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading CLARA APPEALS TO HER STEPMOTHER.

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

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

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

From this reading Indeed, love is the one passion that can neither be wrested from fate or bribed into life.

for the reason that

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms

From this reading It must spring up from the heart, like a wild flower from seed God plants in virgin forest soil, to bring contentment with its blossoming.

past form of “bribe” — make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

From this reading Indeed, love is the one passion that can neither be wrested from fate or bribed into life.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The sunshine which falls upon it must be pure and bright from heaven.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It must spring up from the heart, like a wild flower from seed God plants in virgin forest soil, to bring contentment with its blossoming.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Indeed, love is the one passion that can neither be wrested from fate or bribed into life.

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From this reading CLARA APPEALS TO HER STEPMOTHER.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

happiness with one's situation in life

From this reading It must spring up from the heart, like a wild flower from seed God plants in virgin forest soil, to bring contentment with its blossoming.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading The sunshine which falls upon it must be pure and bright from heaven.

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

From this reading Indeed, love is the one passion that can neither be wrested from fate or bribed into life.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading It must spring up from the heart, like a wild flower from seed God plants in virgin forest soil, to bring contentment with its blossoming.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It must spring up from the heart, like a wild flower from seed God plants in virgin forest soil, to bring contentment with its blossoming.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Indeed, love is the one passion that can neither be wrested from fate or bribed into life.

completeness over a broad scope

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

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

From this reading It must spring up from the heart, like a wild flower from seed God plants in virgin forest soil, to bring contentment with its blossoming.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

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

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading The sunshine which falls upon it must be pure and bright from heaven.

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

From this reading CLARA APPEALS TO HER STEPMOTHER.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

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

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, love is the one passion that can neither be wrested from fate or bribed into life.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

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

From this reading Indeed, love is the one passion that can neither be wrested from fate or bribed into life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

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 Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

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

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Indeed, love is the one passion that can neither be wrested from fate or bribed into life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It must spring up from the heart, like a wild flower from seed God plants in virgin forest soil, to bring contentment with its blossoming.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

the light of the Moon

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

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

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Indeed, love is the one passion that can neither be wrested from fate or bribed into life.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, love is the one passion that can neither be wrested from fate or bribed into life.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Indeed, love is the one passion that can neither be wrested from fate or bribed into life.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Indeed, love is the one passion that can neither be wrested from fate or bribed into life.

by chance

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading It must spring up from the heart, like a wild flower from seed God plants in virgin forest soil, to bring contentment with its blossoming.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading The sunshine which falls upon it must be pure and bright from heaven.

people who have retreated

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

cut with a saw

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

a small hard fruit

From this reading It must spring up from the heart, like a wild flower from seed God plants in virgin forest soil, to bring contentment with its blossoming.

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

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading It must spring up from the heart, like a wild flower from seed God plants in virgin forest soil, to bring contentment with its blossoming.

the season of growth

From this reading It must spring up from the heart, like a wild flower from seed God plants in virgin forest soil, to bring contentment with its blossoming.

the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage

From this reading CLARA APPEALS TO HER STEPMOTHER.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The sunshine which falls upon it must be pure and bright from heaven.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

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

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

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

From this reading CLARA APPEALS TO HER STEPMOTHER.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

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

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It must spring up from the heart, like a wild flower from seed God plants in virgin forest soil, to bring contentment with its blossoming.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

a person who has never had sex

From this reading It must spring up from the heart, like a wild flower from seed God plants in virgin forest soil, to bring contentment with its blossoming.

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

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

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

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

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

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

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

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading It must spring up from the heart, like a wild flower from seed God plants in virgin forest soil, to bring contentment with its blossoming.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It must spring up from the heart, like a wild flower from seed God plants in virgin forest soil, to bring contentment with its blossoming.

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

From this reading Lady Hope had retreated into her own room, for the absence of her husband was beginning to prey upon her; and she was all the more sad and lonely because she knew in her heart that the two persons whom she saw together in the moonlight were thinking, perhaps talking, of the love which she must never know in its fullness again--which she had never known as good and contented wives experience it.

past form of “wrest” — obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically

From this reading Indeed, love is the one passion that can neither be wrested from fate or bribed into life.