Chapter XXII

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

From this reading The reaction from intense despair to the excess of joy, was too much for her, and to a deathlike swoon succeeded the frantic ravings of delirium.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading +ELLA+ EVELYN had saved Philip D’Arcy’s life, but almost at the cost of her own.

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

From this reading The reaction from intense despair to the excess of joy, was too much for her, and to a deathlike swoon succeeded the frantic ravings of delirium.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

move towards

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading +ELLA+ EVELYN had saved Philip D’Arcy’s life, but almost at the cost of her own.

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

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

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

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

dearly loved

From this reading The fever of her beloved had fastened its cruel fangs in her very vitals.

a man who has recently been married

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading +ELLA+ EVELYN had saved Philip D’Arcy’s life, but almost at the cost of her own.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

of or relating to the sky

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading +ELLA+ EVELYN had saved Philip D’Arcy’s life, but almost at the cost of her own.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The fever of her beloved had fastened its cruel fangs in her very vitals.

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From this reading +ELLA+ EVELYN had saved Philip D’Arcy’s life, but almost at the cost of her own.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

dearly loved

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

having the physical appearance of death

From this reading The reaction from intense despair to the excess of joy, was too much for her, and to a deathlike swoon succeeded the frantic ravings of delirium.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading The reaction from intense despair to the excess of joy, was too much for her, and to a deathlike swoon succeeded the frantic ravings of delirium.

past form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading The reaction from intense despair to the excess of joy, was too much for her, and to a deathlike swoon succeeded the frantic ravings of delirium.

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

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

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

From this reading +ELLA+ EVELYN had saved Philip D’Arcy’s life, but almost at the cost of her own.

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

From this reading +ELLA+ EVELYN had saved Philip D’Arcy’s life, but almost at the cost of her own.

at any time

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading The reaction from intense despair to the excess of joy, was too much for her, and to a deathlike swoon succeeded the frantic ravings of delirium.

plural of “fang” — a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon

From this reading The fever of her beloved had fastened its cruel fangs in her very vitals.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading The fever of her beloved had fastened its cruel fangs in her very vitals.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading The fever of her beloved had fastened its cruel fangs in her very vitals.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The reaction from intense despair to the excess of joy, was too much for her, and to a deathlike swoon succeeded the frantic ravings of delirium.

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

From this reading The reaction from intense despair to the excess of joy, was too much for her, and to a deathlike swoon succeeded the frantic ravings of delirium.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The reaction from intense despair to the excess of joy, was too much for her, and to a deathlike swoon succeeded the frantic ravings of delirium.

a young female

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

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

From this reading +ELLA+ EVELYN had saved Philip D’Arcy’s life, but almost at the cost of her own.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

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

From this reading +ELLA+ EVELYN had saved Philip D’Arcy’s life, but almost at the cost of her own.

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

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

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

From this reading The fever of her beloved had fastened its cruel fangs in her very vitals.

be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading The reaction from intense despair to the excess of joy, was too much for her, and to a deathlike swoon succeeded the frantic ravings of delirium.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The fever of her beloved had fastened its cruel fangs in her very vitals.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The reaction from intense despair to the excess of joy, was too much for her, and to a deathlike swoon succeeded the frantic ravings of delirium.

immediately past

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading +ELLA+ EVELYN had saved Philip D’Arcy’s life, but almost at the cost of her own.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

any unwholesome or desperate condition

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The reaction from intense despair to the excess of joy, was too much for her, and to a deathlike swoon succeeded the frantic ravings of delirium.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

not one, and not any

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading +ELLA+ EVELYN had saved Philip D’Arcy’s life, but almost at the cost of her own.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

and nothing more

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading +ELLA+ EVELYN had saved Philip D’Arcy’s life, but almost at the cost of her own.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading +ELLA+ EVELYN had saved Philip D’Arcy’s life, but almost at the cost of her own.

-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

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From this reading The reaction from intense despair to the excess of joy, was too much for her, and to a deathlike swoon succeeded the frantic ravings of delirium.

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading The reaction from intense despair to the excess of joy, was too much for her, and to a deathlike swoon succeeded the frantic ravings of delirium.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading +ELLA+ EVELYN had saved Philip D’Arcy’s life, but almost at the cost of her own.

only a very short time before

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

using or enjoying something jointly with others

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

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

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading The reaction from intense despair to the excess of joy, was too much for her, and to a deathlike swoon succeeded the frantic ravings of delirium.

a state of acute pain

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading The reaction from intense despair to the excess of joy, was too much for her, and to a deathlike swoon succeeded the frantic ravings of delirium.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

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

From this reading +ELLA+ EVELYN had saved Philip D’Arcy’s life, but almost at the cost of her own.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

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

From this reading The reaction from intense despair to the excess of joy, was too much for her, and to a deathlike swoon succeeded the frantic ravings of delirium.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The reaction from intense despair to the excess of joy, was too much for her, and to a deathlike swoon succeeded the frantic ravings of delirium.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

precisely as stated

From this reading The fever of her beloved had fastened its cruel fangs in her very vitals.

a bodily organ that is essential for life

From this reading The fever of her beloved had fastened its cruel fangs in her very vitals.

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

From this reading The reaction from intense despair to the excess of joy, was too much for her, and to a deathlike swoon succeeded the frantic ravings of delirium.

look attentively

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading During weeks and weeks of suffering, I scarcely left the bedside of my poor friend—for ever and for ever did she utter the name of Philip, her true mate, her celestial bridegroom, her first, last, her only love.

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

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.

during the time that

From this reading Unwilling that other ears should discover the secret of her heart, I permitted none to approach, cautiously concealing from Ella the dangerous nature of the malady, lest the dear girl should insist on sharing my anxious watch, and thus be made aware of her mother’s weakness—a weakness which, while pitying, I deeply deplored.