Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

grow by addition

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

(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 True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

in addition

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

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

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

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

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

move towards

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

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

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

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From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

put or send forth

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

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From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

set up or found

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

a young female

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

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

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

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

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

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

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

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From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

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

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

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From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

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 The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

take in marriage

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

a particular point in time

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

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

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

in other respects or ways

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

by chance

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

more desirable than another

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

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

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

superlative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

satisfy

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

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From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

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

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

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From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

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

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

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

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

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

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

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From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

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

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

having come into contact

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

lacking in value or merit

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading The surprise of his decision was not absolute and utter, otherwise such a shock might indeed have killed her; but there lacked not many previous signs to show that Raymond Ironsyde had strayed from his old enthusiasm and found the approach of marriage finally quench love.

a listing of the words used in some enterprise

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

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

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

take in marriage

From this reading True the shadow had lasted but a moment; she banished it, as unworthy, and preferred to dwell on the increased happiness and prosperity that must accrue to Raymond; but the passing fear had touched her first, and she could look back now and mark how deeply doubt tinctured all her waking hours since the necessity arose for Raymond to wed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

at the time that

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

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

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

during the time that

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.

which person or people

From this reading That the man who had promised to marry her, had exhausted the vocabulary of love for her, should thus cast her off, struck her into a frantic calenture which, for a season, threatened her existence.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE WOMAN'S DARKNESS The blood of Sabina Dinnett was poisoned through an ordeal of her life when it should have run at its purest and sweetest.

past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to

From this reading The wronged girl could look back and see a thousand such warnings, while she remembered also a dark dread in her heart as to what might possibly overtake her on the death of Daniel.