Chapter XXXVIII

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

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

(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 Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

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

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

any thing at all

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading It was on Tuesday that she had written that momentous letter--that appeal of her impatient young soul to fate.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had written begging that she might be delivered at once from the position which she could not bear.

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

From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

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

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

have

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading She had written begging that she might be delivered at once from the position which she could not bear.

plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading If you don’t come I will know that you didn’t mean it, or that you have changed your mind: and I will do what I can for myself.”

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From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading If you don’t come I will know that you didn’t mean it, or that you have changed your mind: and I will do what I can for myself.”

a plant of the genus Trifolium

From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

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

From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

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

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading She had written begging that she might be delivered at once from the position which she could not bear.

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

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

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

From this reading If you don’t come I will know that you didn’t mean it, or that you have changed your mind: and I will do what I can for myself.”

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

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

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

From this reading If you don’t come I will know that you didn’t mean it, or that you have changed your mind: and I will do what I can for myself.”

on a floor below

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

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

From this reading It was on Tuesday that she had written that momentous letter--that appeal of her impatient young soul to fate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If you don’t come I will know that you didn’t mean it, or that you have changed your mind: and I will do what I can for myself.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had written begging that she might be delivered at once from the position which she could not bear.

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

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

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

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

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

From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If you don’t come I will know that you didn’t mean it, or that you have changed your mind: and I will do what I can for myself.”

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

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

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

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

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading It was on Tuesday that she had written that momentous letter--that appeal of her impatient young soul to fate.

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

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was on Tuesday that she had written that momentous letter--that appeal of her impatient young soul to fate.

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

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

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

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

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

From this reading If you don’t come I will know that you didn’t mean it, or that you have changed your mind: and I will do what I can for myself.”

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading It was on Tuesday that she had written that momentous letter--that appeal of her impatient young soul to fate.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

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

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

for more time

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading If you don’t come I will know that you didn’t mean it, or that you have changed your mind: and I will do what I can for myself.”

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She had written begging that she might be delivered at once from the position which she could not bear.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading If you don’t come I will know that you didn’t mean it, or that you have changed your mind: and I will do what I can for myself.”

a particular point in time

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

of very great significance

From this reading It was on Tuesday that she had written that momentous letter--that appeal of her impatient young soul to fate.

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

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading If you don’t come I will know that you didn’t mean it, or that you have changed your mind: and I will do what I can for myself.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

on one occasion

From this reading She had written begging that she might be delivered at once from the position which she could not bear.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

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

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

an amount of time

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading She had written begging that she might be delivered at once from the position which she could not bear.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

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

From this reading It was on Tuesday that she had written that momentous letter--that appeal of her impatient young soul to fate.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading It was on Tuesday that she had written that momentous letter--that appeal of her impatient young soul to fate.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

carry out

From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was on Tuesday that she had written that momentous letter--that appeal of her impatient young soul to fate.

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

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

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

From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

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

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading It was on Tuesday that she had written that momentous letter--that appeal of her impatient young soul to fate.

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

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

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

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

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

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

which person or people

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If you don’t come I will know that you didn’t mean it, or that you have changed your mind: and I will do what I can for myself.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Meantime Janet, who had nothing to do with dinner-parties or anything of the kind, and who in the agitated state of the house appeared but little, and did not linger a moment longer than could be helped downstairs, had been passing through a period of suspense which was intolerable to her--far more terrible to bear than all the burdens, involving so much, which were on the accustomed shoulders of Mrs. Harwood.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It was on Tuesday that she had written that momentous letter--that appeal of her impatient young soul to fate.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “All that I was threatened with before I left Clover has come true,” she said, “though not in the way they thought: and I can’t bear it any longer; and, if you meant what you said, come--come and take me away at once.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was on Tuesday that she had written that momentous letter--that appeal of her impatient young soul to fate.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you don’t come I will know that you didn’t mean it, or that you have changed your mind: and I will do what I can for myself.”