Chapter XIV

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

From this reading A MYSTERY.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

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

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

move towards

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

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

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

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

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

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

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading I shall not reach you till I die!’

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

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a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

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at any time

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

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emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

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mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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set up or found

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the capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

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

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

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

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

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

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading ‘Oh snows so pure, oh peaks so high!

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

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

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

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

provoking horror

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state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

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

From this reading I shall not reach you till I die!’

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

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

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

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prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

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

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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

people who are wounded

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

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

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

used to form the superlative

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used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading A MYSTERY.

in an essential manner

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not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I shall not reach you till I die!’

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading ‘Oh snows so pure, oh peaks so high!

on one occasion

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

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plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading ‘Oh snows so pure, oh peaks so high!

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

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

a raised horizontal surface

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free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading ‘Oh snows so pure, oh peaks so high!

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading I shall not reach you till I die!’

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading I shall not reach you till I die!’

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

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

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

past form of “singe” — burn superficially or lightly

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading ‘Oh snows so pure, oh peaks so high!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ‘Oh snows so pure, oh peaks so high!

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

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

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

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

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

up to a particular time

From this reading I shall not reach you till I die!’

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

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

create by training and teaching

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

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

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

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From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

which person or people

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _Songs of Two Worlds._ Wellfield found his way somehow to the station, and waited for the train to Frankfort, pacing about the little asphalted platform with feelings of the most horrible shame and humiliation–a longing to quit the place, to lose the recollection of it–a sensation that he belonged to a different world, a lower order of creature than she did, and that to approach her was folly, and must necessarily result in disaster, in singed feathers and maimed pinions.

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

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading Blended with this was a sudden yearning, stronger than he had ever felt before, to see once more the gentle eyes of the wife who, he knew, would never love any other than him, let his shortcomings or the nobility of the other be never so strongly contrasted.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I shall not reach you till I die!’