Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

anew

From this reading OUR lovers would not have been praiseworthy, perhaps not human, had they not met in secret once and again.

(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, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

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

From this reading OUR lovers would not have been praiseworthy, perhaps not human, had they not met in secret once and again.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading All she could guess, she told Charles, as he zealously cross-questioned her from time to time: and the result of his inquiries would appear to be as follows:

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

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

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

From this reading All she could guess, she told Charles, as he zealously cross-questioned her from time to time: and the result of his inquiries would appear to be as follows:

the past participle of “be”

From this reading OUR lovers would not have been praiseworthy, perhaps not human, had they not met in secret once and again.

the two together, not just one

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading All she could guess, she told Charles, as he zealously cross-questioned her from time to time: and the result of his inquiries would appear to be as follows:

involving the joint activity of two or more

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

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

From this reading All she could guess, she told Charles, as he zealously cross-questioned her from time to time: and the result of his inquiries would appear to be as follows:

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From this reading All she could guess, she told Charles, as he zealously cross-questioned her from time to time: and the result of his inquiries would appear to be as follows:

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading There was one great and engrossing subject which often had employed their curiosity; who and what was Emily Warren? for the poor girl did not know herself.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

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

From this reading There was one great and engrossing subject which often had employed their curiosity; who and what was Emily Warren? for the poor girl did not know herself.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

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From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading There was one great and engrossing subject which often had employed their curiosity; who and what was Emily Warren? for the poor girl did not know herself.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading There was one great and engrossing subject which often had employed their curiosity; who and what was Emily Warren? for the poor girl did not know herself.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading All she could guess, she told Charles, as he zealously cross-questioned her from time to time: and the result of his inquiries would appear to be as follows:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

set up or found

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All she could guess, she told Charles, as he zealously cross-questioned her from time to time: and the result of his inquiries would appear to be as follows:

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

a young female

From this reading There was one great and engrossing subject which often had employed their curiosity; who and what was Emily Warren? for the poor girl did not know herself.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There was one great and engrossing subject which often had employed their curiosity; who and what was Emily Warren? for the poor girl did not know herself.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading All she could guess, she told Charles, as he zealously cross-questioned her from time to time: and the result of his inquiries would appear to be as follows:

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

From this reading OUR lovers would not have been praiseworthy, perhaps not human, had they not met in secret once and again.

comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

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

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading OUR lovers would not have been praiseworthy, perhaps not human, had they not met in secret once and again.

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

From this reading All she could guess, she told Charles, as he zealously cross-questioned her from time to time: and the result of his inquiries would appear to be as follows:

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

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

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

From this reading There was one great and engrossing subject which often had employed their curiosity; who and what was Emily Warren? for the poor girl did not know herself.

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

From this reading All she could guess, she told Charles, as he zealously cross-questioned her from time to time: and the result of his inquiries would appear to be as follows:

characteristic of humanity

From this reading OUR lovers would not have been praiseworthy, perhaps not human, had they not met in secret once and again.

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

From this reading OUR lovers would not have been praiseworthy, perhaps not human, had they not met in secret once and again.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading All she could guess, she told Charles, as he zealously cross-questioned her from time to time: and the result of his inquiries would appear to be as follows:

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

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

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

From this reading There was one great and engrossing subject which often had employed their curiosity; who and what was Emily Warren? for the poor girl did not know herself.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading OUR lovers would not have been praiseworthy, perhaps not human, had they not met in secret once and again.

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 True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading OUR lovers would not have been praiseworthy, perhaps not human, had they not met in secret once and again.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading THE MYSTERY.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

not any; not one

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading OUR lovers would not have been praiseworthy, perhaps not human, had they not met in secret once and again.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

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

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All she could guess, she told Charles, as he zealously cross-questioned her from time to time: and the result of his inquiries would appear to be as follows:

many times at short intervals

From this reading There was one great and engrossing subject which often had employed their curiosity; who and what was Emily Warren? for the poor girl did not know herself.

on one occasion

From this reading OUR lovers would not have been praiseworthy, perhaps not human, had they not met in secret once and again.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was one great and engrossing subject which often had employed their curiosity; who and what was Emily Warren? for the poor girl did not know herself.

in an open way

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading OUR lovers would not have been praiseworthy, perhaps not human, had they not met in secret once and again.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

by chance

From this reading OUR lovers would not have been praiseworthy, perhaps not human, had they not met in secret once and again.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading There was one great and engrossing subject which often had employed their curiosity; who and what was Emily Warren? for the poor girl did not know herself.

worthy of high praise

From this reading OUR lovers would not have been praiseworthy, perhaps not human, had they not met in secret once and again.

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From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

in a regular manner

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading All she could guess, she told Charles, as he zealously cross-questioned her from time to time: and the result of his inquiries would appear to be as follows:

possessing material wealth

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading OUR lovers would not have been praiseworthy, perhaps not human, had they not met in secret once and again.

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

From this reading All she could guess, she told Charles, as he zealously cross-questioned her from time to time: and the result of his inquiries would appear to be as follows:

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

in a strange manner

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading There was one great and engrossing subject which often had employed their curiosity; who and what was Emily Warren? for the poor girl did not know herself.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was one great and engrossing subject which often had employed their curiosity; who and what was Emily Warren? for the poor girl did not know herself.

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

From this reading OUR lovers would not have been praiseworthy, perhaps not human, had they not met in secret once and again.

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

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading All she could guess, she told Charles, as he zealously cross-questioned her from time to time: and the result of his inquiries would appear to be as follows:

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

From this reading All she could guess, she told Charles, as he zealously cross-questioned her from time to time: and the result of his inquiries would appear to be as follows:

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading All she could guess, she told Charles, as he zealously cross-questioned her from time to time: and the result of his inquiries would appear to be as follows:

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

being without an escort

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

United States writer and poet (1905-1989)

From this reading There was one great and engrossing subject which often had employed their curiosity; who and what was Emily Warren? for the poor girl did not know herself.

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

From this reading There was one great and engrossing subject which often had employed their curiosity; who and what was Emily Warren? for the poor girl did not know herself.

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

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading There was one great and engrossing subject which often had employed their curiosity; who and what was Emily Warren? for the poor girl did not know herself.

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

From this reading There was one great and engrossing subject which often had employed their curiosity; who and what was Emily Warren? for the poor girl did not know herself.

which person or people

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

the words that are spoken

From this reading True, their regularly concerted studies were forbidden, and they never now might openly walk out unaccompanied: but love (who has not found this out?) is both daring and ingenious; and notwithstanding all that Emily purposed about doing as the general so strangely bade her, they had many happy meetings, rich with many happy words: all the happier no doubt for their stolen sweetness.

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

From this reading OUR lovers would not have been praiseworthy, perhaps not human, had they not met in secret once and again.

in a zealous manner

From this reading All she could guess, she told Charles, as he zealously cross-questioned her from time to time: and the result of his inquiries would appear to be as follows: