Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading But she must firmly choke back all the sweetness of the memories which sprang to her with kind eyes, as the familiar little room that had not changed opened its arms to her, alas! an ironical symbol of unchangeableness.

(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 She had been fighting all day to gain strength for this hour, and her will was bravely set to speak what must be spoken.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

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

From this reading But she must firmly choke back all the sweetness of the memories which sprang to her with kind eyes, as the familiar little room that had not changed opened its arms to her, alas! an ironical symbol of unchangeableness.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading But she must firmly choke back all the sweetness of the memories which sprang to her with kind eyes, as the familiar little room that had not changed opened its arms to her, alas! an ironical symbol of unchangeableness.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But she must firmly choke back all the sweetness of the memories which sprang to her with kind eyes, as the familiar little room that had not changed opened its arms to her, alas! an ironical symbol of unchangeableness.

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

From this reading She had been fighting all day to gain strength for this hour, and her will was bravely set to speak what must be spoken.

the time you go to bed

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

in a courageous manner

From this reading She had been fighting all day to gain strength for this hour, and her will was bravely set to speak what must be spoken.

terminate

From this reading One touch of tenderness too vivid and she would break down.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading But she must firmly choke back all the sweetness of the memories which sprang to her with kind eyes, as the familiar little room that had not changed opened its arms to her, alas! an ironical symbol of unchangeableness.

breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion

From this reading But she must firmly choke back all the sweetness of the memories which sprang to her with kind eyes, as the familiar little room that had not changed opened its arms to her, alas! an ironical symbol of unchangeableness.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading And here was Theophil rising from his desk and coming to her with true love in his eyes, as he had done so many, many happy nights.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She had been fighting all day to gain strength for this hour, and her will was bravely set to speak what must be spoken.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading And here was Theophil rising from his desk and coming to her with true love in his eyes, as he had done so many, many happy nights.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading And here was Theophil rising from his desk and coming to her with true love in his eyes, as he had done so many, many happy nights.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading One touch of tenderness too vivid and she would break down.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

accept an excuse for

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

opinion or judgment

From this reading But she must firmly choke back all the sweetness of the memories which sprang to her with kind eyes, as the familiar little room that had not changed opened its arms to her, alas! an ironical symbol of unchangeableness.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading But she must firmly choke back all the sweetness of the memories which sprang to her with kind eyes, as the familiar little room that had not changed opened its arms to her, alas! an ironical symbol of unchangeableness.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading She had been fighting all day to gain strength for this hour, and her will was bravely set to speak what must be spoken.

with resolute determination

From this reading But she must firmly choke back all the sweetness of the memories which sprang to her with kind eyes, as the familiar little room that had not changed opened its arms to her, alas! an ironical symbol of unchangeableness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had been fighting all day to gain strength for this hour, and her will was bravely set to speak what must be spoken.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And here was Theophil rising from his desk and coming to her with true love in his eyes, as he had done so many, many happy nights.

obtain

From this reading She had been fighting all day to gain strength for this hour, and her will was bravely set to speak what must be spoken.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading And here was Theophil rising from his desk and coming to her with true love in his eyes, as he had done so many, many happy nights.

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

From this reading And here was Theophil rising from his desk and coming to her with true love in his eyes, as he had done so many, many happy nights.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading And here was Theophil rising from his desk and coming to her with true love in his eyes, as he had done so many, many happy nights.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is

From this reading But she must firmly choke back all the sweetness of the memories which sprang to her with kind eyes, as the familiar little room that had not changed opened its arms to her, alas! an ironical symbol of unchangeableness.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But she must firmly choke back all the sweetness of the memories which sprang to her with kind eyes, as the familiar little room that had not changed opened its arms to her, alas! an ironical symbol of unchangeableness.

United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading But she must firmly choke back all the sweetness of the memories which sprang to her with kind eyes, as the familiar little room that had not changed opened its arms to her, alas! an ironical symbol of unchangeableness.

immediately past

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

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

From this reading But she must firmly choke back all the sweetness of the memories which sprang to her with kind eyes, as the familiar little room that had not changed opened its arms to her, alas! an ironical symbol of unchangeableness.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading And here was Theophil rising from his desk and coming to her with true love in his eyes, as he had done so many, many happy nights.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading And here was Theophil rising from his desk and coming to her with true love in his eyes, as he had done so many, many happy nights.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading But she must firmly choke back all the sweetness of the memories which sprang to her with kind eyes, as the familiar little room that had not changed opened its arms to her, alas! an ironical symbol of unchangeableness.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She had been fighting all day to gain strength for this hour, and her will was bravely set to speak what must be spoken.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading And here was Theophil rising from his desk and coming to her with true love in his eyes, as he had done so many, many happy nights.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But she must firmly choke back all the sweetness of the memories which sprang to her with kind eyes, as the familiar little room that had not changed opened its arms to her, alas! an ironical symbol of unchangeableness.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One touch of tenderness too vivid and she would break down.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading But she must firmly choke back all the sweetness of the memories which sprang to her with kind eyes, as the familiar little room that had not changed opened its arms to her, alas! an ironical symbol of unchangeableness.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

with low volume

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading And here was Theophil rising from his desk and coming to her with true love in his eyes, as he had done so many, many happy nights.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

get by special effort

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She had been fighting all day to gain strength for this hour, and her will was bravely set to speak what must be spoken.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And here was Theophil rising from his desk and coming to her with true love in his eyes, as he had done so many, many happy nights.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

express in speech

From this reading She had been fighting all day to gain strength for this hour, and her will was bravely set to speak what must be spoken.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading She had been fighting all day to gain strength for this hour, and her will was bravely set to speak what must be spoken.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading But she must firmly choke back all the sweetness of the memories which sprang to her with kind eyes, as the familiar little room that had not changed opened its arms to her, alas! an ironical symbol of unchangeableness.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading She had been fighting all day to gain strength for this hour, and her will was bravely set to speak what must be spoken.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading But she must firmly choke back all the sweetness of the memories which sprang to her with kind eyes, as the familiar little room that had not changed opened its arms to her, alas! an ironical symbol of unchangeableness.

an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

From this reading But she must firmly choke back all the sweetness of the memories which sprang to her with kind eyes, as the familiar little room that had not changed opened its arms to her, alas! an ironical symbol of unchangeableness.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading One touch of tenderness too vivid and she would break down.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

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From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

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

From this reading She had been fighting all day to gain strength for this hour, and her will was bravely set to speak what must be spoken.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading One touch of tenderness too vivid and she would break down.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading One touch of tenderness too vivid and she would break down.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading And here was Theophil rising from his desk and coming to her with true love in his eyes, as he had done so many, many happy nights.

the quality of being unchangeable; having a marked tendency to remain unchanged

From this reading But she must firmly choke back all the sweetness of the memories which sprang to her with kind eyes, as the familiar little room that had not changed opened its arms to her, alas! an ironical symbol of unchangeableness.

under normal conditions

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading One touch of tenderness too vivid and she would break down.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

accept gladly

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She had been fighting all day to gain strength for this hour, and her will was bravely set to speak what must be spoken.

at the time that

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JENNY CRIES Jenny was not at the door that evening to welcome Theophil home, as she usually was, and she made some excuse not to join him at dinner; but at last, when the quiet secure hour which had always been theirs between dinner and bedtime had come, she came into his room quietly and sat in her accustomed chair.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading She had been fighting all day to gain strength for this hour, and her will was bravely set to speak what must be spoken.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But she must firmly choke back all the sweetness of the memories which sprang to her with kind eyes, as the familiar little room that had not changed opened its arms to her, alas! an ironical symbol of unchangeableness.

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

From this reading One touch of tenderness too vivid and she would break down.