Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Oh! how had he even been able to restrain himself so long, while listening at the door?

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading In fury of heart and agony of mind, rushed the old lord into that apartment.

(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 was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

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

From this reading THE INJURED HUSBAND--THE GUILTY WIFE--AND THE INSOLENT LOVER.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading In fury of heart and agony of mind, rushed the old lord into that apartment.

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

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Oh! how had he even been able to restrain himself so long, while listening at the door?

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Oh! how had he even been able to restrain himself so long, while listening at the door?

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

an occurrence of something

From this reading Oh! in this case, how gladly would that old lord have forgiven the past, on condition of complete reformation for the future!

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Oh! in this case, how gladly would that old lord have forgiven the past, on condition of complete reformation for the future!

a state at a particular time

From this reading Oh! in this case, how gladly would that old lord have forgiven the past, on condition of complete reformation for the future!

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Oh! how had he even been able to restrain himself so long, while listening at the door?

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

divisible by two

From this reading Oh! how had he even been able to restrain himself so long, while listening at the door?

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Oh! in this case, how gladly would that old lord have forgiven the past, on condition of complete reformation for the future!

inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading Oh! in this case, how gladly would that old lord have forgiven the past, on condition of complete reformation for the future!

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading In fury of heart and agony of mind, rushed the old lord into that apartment.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Oh! in this case, how gladly would that old lord have forgiven the past, on condition of complete reformation for the future!

assemble or get together

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

in a willing manner

From this reading Oh! in this case, how gladly would that old lord have forgiven the past, on condition of complete reformation for the future!

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading THE INJURED HUSBAND--THE GUILTY WIFE--AND THE INSOLENT LOVER.

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

From this reading Oh! how had he even been able to restrain himself so long, while listening at the door?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

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

From this reading Oh! how had he even been able to restrain himself so long, while listening at the door?

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading In fury of heart and agony of mind, rushed the old lord into that apartment.

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

From this reading Oh! how had he even been able to restrain himself so long, while listening at the door?

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

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

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From this reading Oh! how had he even been able to restrain himself so long, while listening at the door?

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading THE INJURED HUSBAND--THE GUILTY WIFE--AND THE INSOLENT LOVER.

not prudent or wise

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

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

From this reading In fury of heart and agony of mind, rushed the old lord into that apartment.

harmed

From this reading THE INJURED HUSBAND--THE GUILTY WIFE--AND THE INSOLENT LOVER.

marked by casual disrespect

From this reading THE INJURED HUSBAND--THE GUILTY WIFE--AND THE INSOLENT LOVER.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In fury of heart and agony of mind, rushed the old lord into that apartment.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

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

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Oh! how had he even been able to restrain himself so long, while listening at the door?

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Oh! how had he even been able to restrain himself so long, while listening at the door?

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading In fury of heart and agony of mind, rushed the old lord into that apartment.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading THE INJURED HUSBAND--THE GUILTY WIFE--AND THE INSOLENT LOVER.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading In fury of heart and agony of mind, rushed the old lord into that apartment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In fury of heart and agony of mind, rushed the old lord into that apartment.

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

From this reading Oh! how had he even been able to restrain himself so long, while listening at the door?

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In fury of heart and agony of mind, rushed the old lord into that apartment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Oh! in this case, how gladly would that old lord have forgiven the past, on condition of complete reformation for the future!

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.

From this reading Oh! in this case, how gladly would that old lord have forgiven the past, on condition of complete reformation for the future!

to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

From this reading Oh! how had he even been able to restrain himself so long, while listening at the door?

done under pressure

From this reading In fury of heart and agony of mind, rushed the old lord into that apartment.

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

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Oh! how had he even been able to restrain himself so long, while listening at the door?

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

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In fury of heart and agony of mind, rushed the old lord into that apartment.

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

From this reading THE INJURED HUSBAND--THE GUILTY WIFE--AND THE INSOLENT LOVER.

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

From this reading Oh! in this case, how gladly would that old lord have forgiven the past, on condition of complete reformation for the future!

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

From this reading Oh! how had he even been able to restrain himself so long, while listening at the door?

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

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

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!

during the time that

From this reading Oh! how had he even been able to restrain himself so long, while listening at the door?

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading THE INJURED HUSBAND--THE GUILTY WIFE--AND THE INSOLENT LOVER.

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

From this reading Oh! in this case, how gladly would that old lord have forgiven the past, on condition of complete reformation for the future!

but in spite of that

From this reading It was that the conversation between his wife and the marquis had, as the reader is aware, been carried on in so low a tone--especially on the side of the countess, that he had not been able to gather sufficient to place beyond all doubt the guilt of that fair creature; and even in the midst of his Italian ire, he had clung to the hope that she might have been imprudent--but not culpable, as yet!