Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

later than; following

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

anew

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

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From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

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From this reading So it happened that when, in the evening, the Leos resolved to pay another visit of coercion to the Towers, they took care to enter unannounced, and to keep out of Lady Agatha's way.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

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

From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading So it happened that when, in the evening, the Leos resolved to pay another visit of coercion to the Towers, they took care to enter unannounced, and to keep out of Lady Agatha's way.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

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

From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

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

From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading So it happened that when, in the evening, the Leos resolved to pay another visit of coercion to the Towers, they took care to enter unannounced, and to keep out of Lady Agatha's way.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

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From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

the act of compelling by force of authority

From this reading So it happened that when, in the evening, the Leos resolved to pay another visit of coercion to the Towers, they took care to enter unannounced, and to keep out of Lady Agatha's way.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

carefully weighed

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

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

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

showing lack of emotional involvement

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

inspired with confidence

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

to come or go into

From this reading So it happened that when, in the evening, the Leos resolved to pay another visit of coercion to the Towers, they took care to enter unannounced, and to keep out of Lady Agatha's way.

marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading So it happened that when, in the evening, the Leos resolved to pay another visit of coercion to the Towers, they took care to enter unannounced, and to keep out of Lady Agatha's way.

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

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

anything that contributes causally to a result

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

at ease in talking to others

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading So it happened that when, in the evening, the Leos resolved to pay another visit of coercion to the Towers, they took care to enter unannounced, and to keep out of Lady Agatha's way.

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

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

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

From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

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From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

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

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

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

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading So it happened that when, in the evening, the Leos resolved to pay another visit of coercion to the Towers, they took care to enter unannounced, and to keep out of Lady Agatha's way.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

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From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo

From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

plural of “leo” — (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

engage in

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

so small as to be meaningless; insignificant

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

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

From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

relatively far from a center or middle

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

a course of conduct

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading So it happened that when, in the evening, the Leos resolved to pay another visit of coercion to the Towers, they took care to enter unannounced, and to keep out of Lady Agatha's way.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

on the contrary

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

determined

From this reading So it happened that when, in the evening, the Leos resolved to pay another visit of coercion to the Towers, they took care to enter unannounced, and to keep out of Lady Agatha's way.

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

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

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

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

possessive form of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

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From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

carry out

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

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

From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

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From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

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

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

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

From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading So it happened that when, in the evening, the Leos resolved to pay another visit of coercion to the Towers, they took care to enter unannounced, and to keep out of Lady Agatha's way.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading So it happened that when, in the evening, the Leos resolved to pay another visit of coercion to the Towers, they took care to enter unannounced, and to keep out of Lady Agatha's way.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

without warning or announcement

From this reading So it happened that when, in the evening, the Leos resolved to pay another visit of coercion to the Towers, they took care to enter unannounced, and to keep out of Lady Agatha's way.

immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

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

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading So it happened that when, in the evening, the Leos resolved to pay another visit of coercion to the Towers, they took care to enter unannounced, and to keep out of Lady Agatha's way.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Nevertheless the influence of her repellent personality was so great that neither of the Leos cared to come face to face with her again if that situation could by any possibility be avoided, and in their councils of war (in which Lalage tried to teach her thick-witted brother how to back up her brain by his muscle) the temporary mistress of Staplewick was never regarded as a negligible quantity.

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

From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading So it happened that when, in the evening, the Leos resolved to pay another visit of coercion to the Towers, they took care to enter unannounced, and to keep out of Lady Agatha's way.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

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

From this reading It was to appear that Mr. Carnaby Leo and his sister were not to be put off so easily as the confederates imagined.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Encouraged by what they considered the other side's weakness, and led on by their ignorance of European ways, they--or rather the lady--grew determined to make out of their trip a much bigger coup than at first seemed likely to be forthcoming from what was really nothing but a huge piece of bluff.

at the time that

From this reading So it happened that when, in the evening, the Leos resolved to pay another visit of coercion to the Towers, they took care to enter unannounced, and to keep out of Lady Agatha's way.

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

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is true that Lady Agatha, with her unassailable manner, was a serious obstacle in the path which this enterprising couple proposed to take, but she, after all, Lalage argued, was but an outside and detached factor in the affair, an outlying rampart, as it were, in the defence.