Chapter XXV

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

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

in the past

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

(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 In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

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

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

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

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

only a very short time before

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

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

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

next to; at the side of

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

a youthful male person

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

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

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading OTTO FINDS CONSOLATION.

characteristic of the present

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

in an ill-natured manner

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

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From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

capable of being perceived as different or distinct

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

opinion or judgment

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

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

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading OTTO FINDS CONSOLATION.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

set up or found

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

free of deceit

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

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

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

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

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

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

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

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

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

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

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

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From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

in a softened tone

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

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

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

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

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

and nothing more

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

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 Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

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 In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

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

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

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 Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

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

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

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

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

on one occasion

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

and nothing more

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

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From this reading OTTO FINDS CONSOLATION.

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From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

the act of departing politely

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

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From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

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From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

without strain or anxiety

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

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

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

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

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

convulsive gasp made while weeping

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

hurting

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

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From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

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

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

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

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

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

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

up to a particular time

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

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

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

at the time that

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

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

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Excepting that the hold of his sister’s hand on his own never relaxed until he found himself safe at home, Otto knew little how he came out of that terrible ordeal, and found himself sobbing bitter tears on Radegund’s shoulder, just as he had done many a time when he was a little boy, and contemporary juvenile favour and prejudice had chanced to deal crossly with him.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading In the world’s eyes, this victory he had gained might be a sorry one enough, barely if at all distinguishable from cruellest defeat; but Radegund understood its worth, and envied him—envied the courage which had led him to confess the truth.

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

From this reading Now, as then, she hushed him closely to her, and parting the tear-draggled hair from his heated face, kissed it more than once, saying: “That is my own Otto, my brave Otto,” just as she would have coaxed him long ago.

past form of “yearn” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading It was altogether beside the question that she had urged and argued with, and threatened him into such a course; now she only remembered results, and that he had been true to his word; and as she sat there in the shadows, feeling the beats of Otto’s sore disappointed heart against her own, she yearned for that to have been as guileless.