(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 But when, as Freke generally did, he surmised that all the so-called constancy in this world wasn't exactly what it purported to be, she grew pale beneath his gaze.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
angeredadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡərd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading He watched her intently whenever she was with Throckmorton, and the mere consciousness of being watched embarrassed while it angered her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But when, as Freke generally did, he surmised that all the so-called constancy in this world wasn't exactly what it purported to be, she grew pale beneath his gaze.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But when, as Freke generally did, he surmised that all the so-called constancy in this world wasn't exactly what it purported to be, she grew pale beneath his gaze.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He would discuss constancy before her, Judith meanwhile keeping her seat resolutely, but she could not prevent the tell-tale color from rising into her face.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He watched her intently whenever she was with Throckmorton, and the mere consciousness of being watched embarrassed while it angered her.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading But when, as Freke generally did, he surmised that all the so-called constancy in this world wasn't exactly what it purported to be, she grew pale beneath his gaze.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He would discuss constancy before her, Judith meanwhile keeping her seat resolutely, but she could not prevent the tell-tale color from rising into her face.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading He would discuss constancy before her, Judith meanwhile keeping her seat resolutely, but she could not prevent the tell-tale color from rising into her face.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading He watched her intently whenever she was with Throckmorton, and the mere consciousness of being watched embarrassed while it angered her.
constancynounUS /ˈkɑːnstənsi/
the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation
From this reading He would discuss constancy before her, Judith meanwhile keeping her seat resolutely, but she could not prevent the tell-tale color from rising into her face.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He would discuss constancy before her, Judith meanwhile keeping her seat resolutely, but she could not prevent the tell-tale color from rising into her face.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But when, as Freke generally did, he surmised that all the so-called constancy in this world wasn't exactly what it purported to be, she grew pale beneath his gaze.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He would discuss constancy before her, Judith meanwhile keeping her seat resolutely, but she could not prevent the tell-tale color from rising into her face.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading He watched her intently whenever she was with Throckmorton, and the mere consciousness of being watched embarrassed while it angered her.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading But when, as Freke generally did, he surmised that all the so-called constancy in this world wasn't exactly what it purported to be, she grew pale beneath his gaze.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He would discuss constancy before her, Judith meanwhile keeping her seat resolutely, but she could not prevent the tell-tale color from rising into her face.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
set up or found
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
Freke
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From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
a long fixed look
From this reading But when, as Freke generally did, he surmised that all the so-called constancy in this world wasn't exactly what it purported to be, she grew pale beneath his gaze.
usually; as a rule
From this reading But when, as Freke generally did, he surmised that all the so-called constancy in this world wasn't exactly what it purported to be, she grew pale beneath his gaze.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But when, as Freke generally did, he surmised that all the so-called constancy in this world wasn't exactly what it purported to be, she grew pale beneath his gaze.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading He watched her intently whenever she was with Throckmorton, and the mere consciousness of being watched embarrassed while it angered her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He would discuss constancy before her, Judith meanwhile keeping her seat resolutely, but she could not prevent the tell-tale color from rising into her face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when, as Freke generally did, he surmised that all the so-called constancy in this world wasn't exactly what it purported to be, she grew pale beneath his gaze.
Jacqueline
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From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
JudithnounUS /ˈdʒuːdəθ/
Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha; she saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general Holofernes
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
conformity or harmony
From this reading He would discuss constancy before her, Judith meanwhile keeping her seat resolutely, but she could not prevent the tell-tale color from rising into her face.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading He would discuss constancy before her, Judith meanwhile keeping her seat resolutely, but she could not prevent the tell-tale color from rising into her face.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading He watched her intently whenever she was with Throckmorton, and the mere consciousness of being watched embarrassed while it angered her.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He would discuss constancy before her, Judith meanwhile keeping her seat resolutely, but she could not prevent the tell-tale color from rising into her face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He watched her intently whenever she was with Throckmorton, and the mere consciousness of being watched embarrassed while it angered her.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading But when, as Freke generally did, he surmised that all the so-called constancy in this world wasn't exactly what it purported to be, she grew pale beneath his gaze.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
perceptionsnounUS /pərˈsepʃənz/
plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He would discuss constancy before her, Judith meanwhile keeping her seat resolutely, but she could not prevent the tell-tale color from rising into her face.
purportedverbUS /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/
past form of “purport” — have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
From this reading But when, as Freke generally did, he surmised that all the so-called constancy in this world wasn't exactly what it purported to be, she grew pale beneath his gaze.
quickestadverbUS /ˈkwɪkɪst/
most quickly
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
quietestadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətəst/
superlative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
recurring again and again
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading He would discuss constancy before her, Judith meanwhile keeping her seat resolutely, but she could not prevent the tell-tale color from rising into her face.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading He would discuss constancy before her, Judith meanwhile keeping her seat resolutely, but she could not prevent the tell-tale color from rising into her face.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
cut with a saw
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He would discuss constancy before her, Judith meanwhile keeping her seat resolutely, but she could not prevent the tell-tale color from rising into her face.
seductiveadjectiveUS /sɪˈdʌktɪv/
tending to entice into a desired action or state
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would discuss constancy before her, Judith meanwhile keeping her seat resolutely, but she could not prevent the tell-tale color from rising into her face.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading But when, as Freke generally did, he surmised that all the so-called constancy in this world wasn't exactly what it purported to be, she grew pale beneath his gaze.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading But when, as Freke generally did, he surmised that all the so-called constancy in this world wasn't exactly what it purported to be, she grew pale beneath his gaze.
tell-tale
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From this reading He would discuss constancy before her, Judith meanwhile keeping her seat resolutely, but she could not prevent the tell-tale color from rising into her face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But when, as Freke generally did, he surmised that all the so-called constancy in this world wasn't exactly what it purported to be, she grew pale beneath his gaze.
Throckmorton
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From this reading He watched her intently whenever she was with Throckmorton, and the mere consciousness of being watched embarrassed while it angered her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But when, as Freke generally did, he surmised that all the so-called constancy in this world wasn't exactly what it purported to be, she grew pale beneath his gaze.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the few days that followed, Judith saw more plainly that Freke was deliberately casting his spell over Jacqueline, and, from the soft and seductive flattery he had tried on her, Judith, at first, he exchanged something like sarcasm.
wasn't
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From this reading But when, as Freke generally did, he surmised that all the so-called constancy in this world wasn't exactly what it purported to be, she grew pale beneath his gaze.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He watched her intently whenever she was with Throckmorton, and the mere consciousness of being watched embarrassed while it angered her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But when, as Freke generally did, he surmised that all the so-called constancy in this world wasn't exactly what it purported to be, she grew pale beneath his gaze.
at the time that
From this reading But when, as Freke generally did, he surmised that all the so-called constancy in this world wasn't exactly what it purported to be, she grew pale beneath his gaze.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading He watched her intently whenever she was with Throckmorton, and the mere consciousness of being watched embarrassed while it angered her.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He watched her intently whenever she was with Throckmorton, and the mere consciousness of being watched embarrassed while it angered her.
belonging to which person
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He watched her intently whenever she was with Throckmorton, and the mere consciousness of being watched embarrassed while it angered her.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Freke, whose perceptions were of the quickest, saw far into the future, and often repeated in his own mind the old, old truth that all the passions of human nature--love, hope, despair, jealousy, and revenge--could be found within the quietest and most peaceful circle.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But when, as Freke generally did, he surmised that all the so-called constancy in this world wasn't exactly what it purported to be, she grew pale beneath his gaze.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would discuss constancy before her, Judith meanwhile keeping her seat resolutely, but she could not prevent the tell-tale color from rising into her face.
