Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading Though bruised and torn, Nancy was still grimly upright in the eye of duty, still a worthy follower of orthodox ways.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

later than; following

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

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From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

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

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

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

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Not until she had passed several doors beyond the house did she recall her errand, remember that her walk led to a goal, that she herself had matters in hand other than thinking, thinking, thinking.

brought into existence

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

From this reading Though bruised and torn, Nancy was still grimly upright in the eye of duty, still a worthy follower of orthodox ways.

placed in a grave

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Not until she had passed several doors beyond the house did she recall her errand, remember that her walk led to a goal, that she herself had matters in hand other than thinking, thinking, thinking.

plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

third-person singular of “disturb” — move deeply

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

plural of “divide” — a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Not until she had passed several doors beyond the house did she recall her errand, remember that her walk led to a goal, that she herself had matters in hand other than thinking, thinking, thinking.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Though bruised and torn, Nancy was still grimly upright in the eye of duty, still a worthy follower of orthodox ways.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading Not until she had passed several doors beyond the house did she recall her errand, remember that her walk led to a goal, that she herself had matters in hand other than thinking, thinking, thinking.

full of events or incidents

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

at any time

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

the organ of sight

From this reading Though bruised and torn, Nancy was still grimly upright in the eye of duty, still a worthy follower of orthodox ways.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

a person who accepts the leadership of another

From this reading Though bruised and torn, Nancy was still grimly upright in the eye of duty, still a worthy follower of orthodox ways.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

From this reading Not until she had passed several doors beyond the house did she recall her errand, remember that her walk led to a goal, that she herself had matters in hand other than thinking, thinking, thinking.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

in a grim implacable manner

From this reading Though bruised and torn, Nancy was still grimly upright in the eye of duty, still a worthy follower of orthodox ways.

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

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Not until she had passed several doors beyond the house did she recall her errand, remember that her walk led to a goal, that she herself had matters in hand other than thinking, thinking, thinking.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Not until she had passed several doors beyond the house did she recall her errand, remember that her walk led to a goal, that she herself had matters in hand other than thinking, thinking, thinking.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Not until she had passed several doors beyond the house did she recall her errand, remember that her walk led to a goal, that she herself had matters in hand other than thinking, thinking, thinking.

a social unit living together

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

defying expression

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Not until she had passed several doors beyond the house did she recall her errand, remember that her walk led to a goal, that she herself had matters in hand other than thinking, thinking, thinking.

the literary culture

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

a midday meal

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Not until she had passed several doors beyond the house did she recall her errand, remember that her walk led to a goal, that she herself had matters in hand other than thinking, thinking, thinking.

reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

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

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

not any; not one

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not until she had passed several doors beyond the house did she recall her errand, remember that her walk led to a goal, that she herself had matters in hand other than thinking, thinking, thinking.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism

From this reading Though bruised and torn, Nancy was still grimly upright in the eye of duty, still a worthy follower of orthodox ways.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Not until she had passed several doors beyond the house did she recall her errand, remember that her walk led to a goal, that she herself had matters in hand other than thinking, thinking, thinking.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Not until she had passed several doors beyond the house did she recall her errand, remember that her walk led to a goal, that she herself had matters in hand other than thinking, thinking, thinking.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Not until she had passed several doors beyond the house did she recall her errand, remember that her walk led to a goal, that she herself had matters in hand other than thinking, thinking, thinking.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Not until she had passed several doors beyond the house did she recall her errand, remember that her walk led to a goal, that she herself had matters in hand other than thinking, thinking, thinking.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

move upward

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Not until she had passed several doors beyond the house did she recall her errand, remember that her walk led to a goal, that she herself had matters in hand other than thinking, thinking, thinking.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

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

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

in the near future

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

not in physical motion

From this reading Though bruised and torn, Nancy was still grimly upright in the eye of duty, still a worthy follower of orthodox ways.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

below the threshold of conscious perception

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Not until she had passed several doors beyond the house did she recall her errand, remember that her walk led to a goal, that she herself had matters in hand other than thinking, thinking, thinking.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Not until she had passed several doors beyond the house did she recall her errand, remember that her walk led to a goal, that she herself had matters in hand other than thinking, thinking, thinking.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though bruised and torn, Nancy was still grimly upright in the eye of duty, still a worthy follower of orthodox ways.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading Though bruised and torn, Nancy was still grimly upright in the eye of duty, still a worthy follower of orthodox ways.

in the direction of

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

up to a particular time

From this reading Not until she had passed several doors beyond the house did she recall her errand, remember that her walk led to a goal, that she herself had matters in hand other than thinking, thinking, thinking.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading Though bruised and torn, Nancy was still grimly upright in the eye of duty, still a worthy follower of orthodox ways.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Not until she had passed several doors beyond the house did she recall her errand, remember that her walk led to a goal, that she herself had matters in hand other than thinking, thinking, thinking.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Though bruised and torn, Nancy was still grimly upright in the eye of duty, still a worthy follower of orthodox ways.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

at the time that

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

in or at the place that

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE MIRROR IS HELD UP TO HUMAN NATURE When, the next day, Nancy went to pay her promised visit to Mrs. Eversley, the rectory was steeped in the deep household peace of mid-afternoon.

during the time that

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading Both Allan and Bernal had gone out soon after luncheon, while Aunt Bell had withdrawn into the silence, there to meditate the first letters of the alphabet of the inexpressible, to hover about the pleasant line that divides the normal from the subliminal.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Though bruised and torn, Nancy was still grimly upright in the eye of duty, still a worthy follower of orthodox ways.

United States painter (born in 1917)

From this reading Buried in her own eventful thoughts in that mind-world where love is born and dies, where beliefs rise and perish but no sound ever disturbs the stillness, she made her way along the shaded side of the street toward the Wyeth residence.