Chapter IV

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

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Wellfield, at last left alone to ponder upon his position, felt himself in thoroughly evil case.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

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

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

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

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

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

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Wellfield, at last left alone to ponder upon his position, felt himself in thoroughly evil case.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

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

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

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From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had a longing to do it, but when he reflected what that course involved, he had not the courage.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Wellfield, at last left alone to ponder upon his position, felt himself in thoroughly evil case.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

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

From this reading CONSEQUENCES.

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

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

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

From this reading He had a longing to do it, but when he reflected what that course involved, he had not the courage.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He had a longing to do it, but when he reflected what that course involved, he had not the courage.

placed crosswise

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

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From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

a female human offspring

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

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

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He had a longing to do it, but when he reflected what that course involved, he had not the courage.

to come or go into

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Wellfield, at last left alone to ponder upon his position, felt himself in thoroughly evil case.

a social unit living together

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

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

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Wellfield, at last left alone to ponder upon his position, felt himself in thoroughly evil case.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

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

From this reading He had a longing to do it, but when he reflected what that course involved, he had not the courage.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

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

From this reading He had a longing to do it, but when he reflected what that course involved, he had not the courage.

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

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

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

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

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

From this reading Wellfield, at last left alone to ponder upon his position, felt himself in thoroughly evil case.

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

From this reading Wellfield, at last left alone to ponder upon his position, felt himself in thoroughly evil case.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

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

From this reading Wellfield, at last left alone to ponder upon his position, felt himself in thoroughly evil case.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading He had a longing to do it, but when he reflected what that course involved, he had not the courage.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had a longing to do it, but when he reflected what that course involved, he had not the courage.

immediately past

From this reading Wellfield, at last left alone to ponder upon his position, felt himself in thoroughly evil case.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

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 Wellfield, at last left alone to ponder upon his position, felt himself in thoroughly evil case.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading He had a longing to do it, but when he reflected what that course involved, he had not the courage.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

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

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

take in marriage

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had a longing to do it, but when he reflected what that course involved, he had not the courage.

on one occasion

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

and nothing more

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

a course of conduct

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading Wellfield, at last left alone to ponder upon his position, felt himself in thoroughly evil case.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Wellfield, at last left alone to ponder upon his position, felt himself in thoroughly evil case.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

open to doubt or debate

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading He had a longing to do it, but when he reflected what that course involved, he had not the courage.

to go back over again

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

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From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

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

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had a longing to do it, but when he reflected what that course involved, he had not the courage.

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

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

a special situation

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

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

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Wellfield, at last left alone to ponder upon his position, felt himself in thoroughly evil case.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

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

From this reading Wellfield, at last left alone to ponder upon his position, felt himself in thoroughly evil case.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

two times

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Wellfield, at last left alone to ponder upon his position, felt himself in thoroughly evil case.

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

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

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From this reading Wellfield, at last left alone to ponder upon his position, felt himself in thoroughly evil case.

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

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He had a longing to do it, but when he reflected what that course involved, he had not the courage.

at the time that

From this reading He had a longing to do it, but when he reflected what that course involved, he had not the courage.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.

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

From this reading It was to lose every assured present advantage for a problematical one; for he could not–at least he said so to himself–be sure that Sara would forgive; and if she did not—— He followed Mr. Bolton’s advice, and it struck him once or twice that it was an unusual thing for a man in Mr. Bolton’s position to have deliberately invited a ruined man like himself, without friends and without references, to marry his only daughter, and enter his family.

but in spite of that

From this reading Once or twice a wonder crossed his mind as to whether there were yet time to turn back, retrace his steps along this dire and darksome path; fight his way back to the light, and to Sara Ford; confess everything, and put himself and his fate in her hands.