Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

(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 She seemed to feel that all cause for apprehension had not passed.

lessen the intensity of or calm

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

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

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

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

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

from appearances alone

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading The expression of apprehension which had made Betsy's face pale with the pink pallor of the blanch rose while Mr. Long was threatening Mathews, had not quite vanished.

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

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

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From this reading The expression of apprehension which had made Betsy's face pale with the pink pallor of the blanch rose while Mr. Long was threatening Mathews, had not quite vanished.

turn pale, as if in fear

From this reading The expression of apprehension which had made Betsy's face pale with the pink pallor of the blanch rose while Mr. Long was threatening Mathews, had not quite vanished.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

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

From this reading She seemed to feel that all cause for apprehension had not passed.

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 While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

showing concern for the rights and feelings of others

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

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

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

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From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

at any time

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The expression of apprehension which had made Betsy's face pale with the pink pallor of the blanch rose while Mr. Long was threatening Mathews, had not quite vanished.

characterized by expression

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The expression of apprehension which had made Betsy's face pale with the pink pallor of the blanch rose while Mr. Long was threatening Mathews, had not quite vanished.

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From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading She seemed to feel that all cause for apprehension had not passed.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She seemed to feel that all cause for apprehension had not passed.

-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

English actor and theater manager who was the foremost Shakespearean actor of his day (1717-1779)

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

understanding with difficulty

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

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

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

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

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

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

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

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

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

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

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

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

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

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From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

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 While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

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From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The expression of apprehension which had made Betsy's face pale with the pink pallor of the blanch rose while Mr. Long was threatening Mathews, had not quite vanished.

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From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

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

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

a particular point in time

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

used to form the superlative

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

a form of address for a man

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The expression of apprehension which had made Betsy's face pale with the pink pallor of the blanch rose while Mr. Long was threatening Mathews, had not quite vanished.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

something you have to do

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

in an open way

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The expression of apprehension which had made Betsy's face pale with the pink pallor of the blanch rose while Mr. Long was threatening Mathews, had not quite vanished.

unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

From this reading The expression of apprehension which had made Betsy's face pale with the pink pallor of the blanch rose while Mr. Long was threatening Mathews, had not quite vanished.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading She seemed to feel that all cause for apprehension had not passed.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

a light shade of red

From this reading The expression of apprehension which had made Betsy's face pale with the pink pallor of the blanch rose while Mr. Long was threatening Mathews, had not quite vanished.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

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From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The expression of apprehension which had made Betsy's face pale with the pink pallor of the blanch rose while Mr. Long was threatening Mathews, had not quite vanished.

unusual or striking

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The expression of apprehension which had made Betsy's face pale with the pink pallor of the blanch rose while Mr. Long was threatening Mathews, had not quite vanished.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

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

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She seemed to feel that all cause for apprehension had not passed.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

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

From this reading She seemed to feel that all cause for apprehension had not passed.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

that is looked for

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

plural of “suitor” — a man who courts a woman

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She seemed to feel that all cause for apprehension had not passed.

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

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading The expression of apprehension which had made Betsy's face pale with the pink pallor of the blanch rose while Mr. Long was threatening Mathews, had not quite vanished.

plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

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

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

communicated in words

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

having passed out of existence

From this reading The expression of apprehension which had made Betsy's face pale with the pink pallor of the blanch rose while Mr. Long was threatening Mathews, had not quite vanished.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

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

From this reading The expression of apprehension which had made Betsy's face pale with the pink pallor of the blanch rose while Mr. Long was threatening Mathews, had not quite vanished.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

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

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

at the time that

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

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

From this reading The expression of apprehension which had made Betsy's face pale with the pink pallor of the blanch rose while Mr. Long was threatening Mathews, had not quite vanished.

during the time that

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

which person or people

From this reading While the coldly gay circle were endeavouring--as most people do who discuss the problems of life--to display their own cleverness in whirling round the topic of the moment, Mr. Long and Miss Linley were walking on through Sydney Gardens, neither of them so much as glancing behind them to observe what had become of Mathews.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Remembering the wild, savage way in which he had addressed her--his furious threats and his fierce passion, it seemed to her quite a miracle that he did not fly at Mr. Long's throat before the latter had completed the sentence that he uttered, while grasping his cane in that expressive way which had so appealed to the imagination of Garrick.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The expression of apprehension which had made Betsy's face pale with the pink pallor of the blanch rose while Mr. Long was threatening Mathews, had not quite vanished.

the words that are spoken

From this reading She had ever sought to allay by considerate words the anger which Mathews had shown upon several occasions when she had apparently favoured other suitors; her whole aim was to prevent his quarrelling openly with any of her friends, forcing them to fight him; and she had been successful in her aims to quite a remarkable degree.