Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

third-person singular of “acquire” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading A mind which has known a score or more of sleepless nights acquires an invincible clearness of its own, seeing an end which is without peradventure.

(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody

From this reading It finds a hundred perfect reasons for not going on, every one of which is in itself sufficient; every one of which knits into the other ninety and nine with inevitable affinity.

(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 It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

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

From this reading A mind which has known a score or more of sleepless nights acquires an invincible clearness of its own, seeing an end which is without peradventure.

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

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

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

From this reading To the mind of Ingolby came a hundred such reasons for breaking out of life's enclosure, as the effect of the opiate Rockwell had given him wore off, and he regained consciousness.

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

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

terminate

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

the act of breaking something

From this reading To the mind of Ingolby came a hundred such reasons for breaking out of life's enclosure, as the effect of the opiate Rockwell had given him wore off, and he regained consciousness.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading To the mind of Ingolby came a hundred such reasons for breaking out of life's enclosure, as the effect of the opiate Rockwell had given him wore off, and he regained consciousness.

free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression

From this reading A mind which has known a score or more of sleepless nights acquires an invincible clearness of its own, seeing an end which is without peradventure.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading To the mind of Ingolby came a hundred such reasons for breaking out of life's enclosure, as the effect of the opiate Rockwell had given him wore off, and he regained consciousness.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading To the mind of Ingolby came a hundred such reasons for breaking out of life's enclosure, as the effect of the opiate Rockwell had given him wore off, and he regained consciousness.

a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose

From this reading To the mind of Ingolby came a hundred such reasons for breaking out of life's enclosure, as the effect of the opiate Rockwell had given him wore off, and he regained consciousness.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It finds a hundred perfect reasons for not going on, every one of which is in itself sufficient; every one of which knits into the other ninety and nine with inevitable affinity.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading It finds a hundred perfect reasons for not going on, every one of which is in itself sufficient; every one of which knits into the other ninety and nine with inevitable affinity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It finds a hundred perfect reasons for not going on, every one of which is in itself sufficient; every one of which knits into the other ninety and nine with inevitable affinity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading To the mind of Ingolby came a hundred such reasons for breaking out of life's enclosure, as the effect of the opiate Rockwell had given him wore off, and he regained consciousness.

the act of departing

From this reading It finds a hundred perfect reasons for not going on, every one of which is in itself sufficient; every one of which knits into the other ninety and nine with inevitable affinity.

death of a person

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

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

From this reading To the mind of Ingolby came a hundred such reasons for breaking out of life's enclosure, as the effect of the opiate Rockwell had given him wore off, and he regained consciousness.

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

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

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

From this reading A mind which has known a score or more of sleepless nights acquires an invincible clearness of its own, seeing an end which is without peradventure.

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

From this reading To the mind of Ingolby came a hundred such reasons for breaking out of life's enclosure, as the effect of the opiate Rockwell had given him wore off, and he regained consciousness.

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

From this reading To the mind of Ingolby came a hundred such reasons for breaking out of life's enclosure, as the effect of the opiate Rockwell had given him wore off, and he regained consciousness.

ten 10s

From this reading It finds a hundred perfect reasons for not going on, every one of which is in itself sufficient; every one of which knits into the other ninety and nine with inevitable affinity.

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

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

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

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading It finds a hundred perfect reasons for not going on, every one of which is in itself sufficient; every one of which knits into the other ninety and nine with inevitable affinity.

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

From this reading To the mind of Ingolby came a hundred such reasons for breaking out of life's enclosure, as the effect of the opiate Rockwell had given him wore off, and he regained consciousness.

relatively permanent disorder of the mind

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It finds a hundred perfect reasons for not going on, every one of which is in itself sufficient; every one of which knits into the other ninety and nine with inevitable affinity.

incapable of being overcome or subdued

From this reading A mind which has known a score or more of sleepless nights acquires an invincible clearness of its own, seeing an end which is without peradventure.

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

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A mind which has known a score or more of sleepless nights acquires an invincible clearness of its own, seeing an end which is without peradventure.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

someone in charge of other people

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

plural of “knit” — a fabric made by knitting

From this reading It finds a hundred perfect reasons for not going on, every one of which is in itself sufficient; every one of which knits into the other ninety and nine with inevitable affinity.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading A mind which has known a score or more of sleepless nights acquires an invincible clearness of its own, seeing an end which is without peradventure.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading To the mind of Ingolby came a hundred such reasons for breaking out of life's enclosure, as the effect of the opiate Rockwell had given him wore off, and he regained consciousness.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

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 It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading A mind which has known a score or more of sleepless nights acquires an invincible clearness of its own, seeing an end which is without peradventure.

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

From this reading A mind which has known a score or more of sleepless nights acquires an invincible clearness of its own, seeing an end which is without peradventure.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading A mind which has known a score or more of sleepless nights acquires an invincible clearness of its own, seeing an end which is without peradventure.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading It finds a hundred perfect reasons for not going on, every one of which is in itself sufficient; every one of which knits into the other ninety and nine with inevitable affinity.

being ten more than eighty

From this reading It finds a hundred perfect reasons for not going on, every one of which is in itself sufficient; every one of which knits into the other ninety and nine with inevitable affinity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It finds a hundred perfect reasons for not going on, every one of which is in itself sufficient; every one of which knits into the other ninety and nine with inevitable affinity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

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

From this reading To the mind of Ingolby came a hundred such reasons for breaking out of life's enclosure, as the effect of the opiate Rockwell had given him wore off, and he regained consciousness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It finds a hundred perfect reasons for not going on, every one of which is in itself sufficient; every one of which knits into the other ninety and nine with inevitable affinity.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

and nothing more

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative

From this reading To the mind of Ingolby came a hundred such reasons for breaking out of life's enclosure, as the effect of the opiate Rockwell had given him wore off, and he regained consciousness.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It finds a hundred perfect reasons for not going on, every one of which is in itself sufficient; every one of which knits into the other ninety and nine with inevitable affinity.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A mind which has known a score or more of sleepless nights acquires an invincible clearness of its own, seeing an end which is without peradventure.

doubt or uncertainty as to whether something is the case

From this reading A mind which has known a score or more of sleepless nights acquires an invincible clearness of its own, seeing an end which is without peradventure.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading It finds a hundred perfect reasons for not going on, every one of which is in itself sufficient; every one of which knits into the other ninety and nine with inevitable affinity.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

thinking that is coherent and logical

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It finds a hundred perfect reasons for not going on, every one of which is in itself sufficient; every one of which knits into the other ninety and nine with inevitable affinity.

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading To the mind of Ingolby came a hundred such reasons for breaking out of life's enclosure, as the effect of the opiate Rockwell had given him wore off, and he regained consciousness.

United States illustrator whose works present a sentimental idealized view of everyday life (1894-1978)

From this reading To the mind of Ingolby came a hundred such reasons for breaking out of life's enclosure, as the effect of the opiate Rockwell had given him wore off, and he regained consciousness.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading A mind which has known a score or more of sleepless nights acquires an invincible clearness of its own, seeing an end which is without peradventure.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading A mind which has known a score or more of sleepless nights acquires an invincible clearness of its own, seeing an end which is without peradventure.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading A mind which has known a score or more of sleepless nights acquires an invincible clearness of its own, seeing an end which is without peradventure.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading It finds a hundred perfect reasons for not going on, every one of which is in itself sufficient; every one of which knits into the other ninety and nine with inevitable affinity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

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

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

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

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading It may be domestic tragedy, or ill-health, or crime, or broken faith, or shame, or insomnia, or betrayed trust-- whatever it is, many a one who suffers from such things, tries to end it all with that deliberation, that strategy, and that cunning which belong only to the abnormal.

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

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

which person or people

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A mind which has known a score or more of sleepless nights acquires an invincible clearness of its own, seeing an end which is without peradventure.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading To the mind of Ingolby came a hundred such reasons for breaking out of life's enclosure, as the effect of the opiate Rockwell had given him wore off, and he regained consciousness.

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

From this reading THE KEEPER OF THE BRIDGE "Like the darkness of the grave, which is darkness itself--" Most of those who break out of the zareba of life, who lay violent hands upon themselves, do so with a complete reasoning, which in itself is proof of their insanity.