Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading A WOMAN'S PLOT Woman's intuition often far outstrips the slower mental process of the other sex.

(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 The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

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

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

a formal public statement

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

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

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

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

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

for the reason that

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

dearly loved

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

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

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

harsh criticism or disapproval

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

relating to or characterized by charity

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

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From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

doubt about someone's honesty

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A WOMAN'S PLOT Woman's intuition often far outstrips the slower mental process of the other sex.

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From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

a young female

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

the act of departing

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

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

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

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

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

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

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

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

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

not in a forthright manner

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

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From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)

From this reading A WOMAN'S PLOT Woman's intuition often far outstrips the slower mental process of the other sex.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading A WOMAN'S PLOT Woman's intuition often far outstrips the slower mental process of the other sex.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

a particular point in time

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

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

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

not any; not one

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

not one, and not any

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A WOMAN'S PLOT Woman's intuition often far outstrips the slower mental process of the other sex.

many times at short intervals

From this reading A WOMAN'S PLOT Woman's intuition often far outstrips the slower mental process of the other sex.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A WOMAN'S PLOT Woman's intuition often far outstrips the slower mental process of the other sex.

third-person singular of “outstrip” — be or do something to a greater degree

From this reading A WOMAN'S PLOT Woman's intuition often far outstrips the slower mental process of the other sex.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

closely confined

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading A WOMAN'S PLOT Woman's intuition often far outstrips the slower mental process of the other sex.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading A WOMAN'S PLOT Woman's intuition often far outstrips the slower mental process of the other sex.

characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

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

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading A WOMAN'S PLOT Woman's intuition often far outstrips the slower mental process of the other sex.

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

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

more slowly

From this reading A WOMAN'S PLOT Woman's intuition often far outstrips the slower mental process of the other sex.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

a state of acute pain

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

believed likely

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

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

From this reading A WOMAN'S PLOT Woman's intuition often far outstrips the slower mental process of the other sex.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

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

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

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

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

possessive form of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

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

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

at the time that

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

which person or people

From this reading The mother who has to see a beloved daughter's silent suffering, well knowing another girl to be, however indirectly, the cause of it, sees all manner of other iniquities in that other girl.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Kind, charitable and gentle was Mrs. Dade, a wise mother, too, as well as most loving, but she could look with neither kindness nor charity on Miss Flower.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A WOMAN'S PLOT Woman's intuition often far outstrips the slower mental process of the other sex.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.

but in spite of that

From this reading With the swiftness of feminine thought, for no man had yet suspected, she fathomed the secret of the trader's sudden going; and, carried away by the excitement of the moment and the belief that none but her husband could hear, she had made that startling announcement.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading She had held her peace; allowed no word of censure or criticism to escape her when the women were discussing that young lady; but all the more vehement was her distrust, because thus pent up and repressed.