used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a faction was forming with Hynds House as its storm-center, and it was one which threatened Mrs. Scarboro's hitherto unquestioned sovereignty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a faction was forming with Hynds House as its storm-center, and it was one which threatened Mrs. Scarboro's hitherto unquestioned sovereignty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For a faction was forming with Hynds House as its storm-center, and it was one which threatened Mrs. Scarboro's hitherto unquestioned sovereignty.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE TALISMAN Mrs. Cheshire Scarboro was far from the fool her cousin Sophronisba had credited her with being.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had sufficient cleverness to understand that Hyndsville wasn't big enough to hold two factions.
Cheshire
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From this reading THE TALISMAN Mrs. Cheshire Scarboro was far from the fool her cousin Sophronisba had credited her with being.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading She had sufficient cleverness to understand that Hyndsville wasn't big enough to hold two factions.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading THE TALISMAN Mrs. Cheshire Scarboro was far from the fool her cousin Sophronisba had credited her with being.
creditedadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəd/
(usually followed by “to”) given credit for
From this reading THE TALISMAN Mrs. Cheshire Scarboro was far from the fool her cousin Sophronisba had credited her with being.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She had sufficient cleverness to understand that Hyndsville wasn't big enough to hold two factions.
factionnounUS /ˈfækʃən/
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading For a faction was forming with Hynds House as its storm-center, and it was one which threatened Mrs. Scarboro's hitherto unquestioned sovereignty.
factionsnounUS /ˈfækʃənz/
plural of “faction” — a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading She had sufficient cleverness to understand that Hyndsville wasn't big enough to hold two factions.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE TALISMAN Mrs. Cheshire Scarboro was far from the fool her cousin Sophronisba had credited her with being.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A weaker woman would have kept up the fight.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading THE TALISMAN Mrs. Cheshire Scarboro was far from the fool her cousin Sophronisba had credited her with being.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a faction was forming with Hynds House as its storm-center, and it was one which threatened Mrs. Scarboro's hitherto unquestioned sovereignty.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading For a faction was forming with Hynds House as its storm-center, and it was one which threatened Mrs. Scarboro's hitherto unquestioned sovereignty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE TALISMAN Mrs. Cheshire Scarboro was far from the fool her cousin Sophronisba had credited her with being.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TALISMAN Mrs. Cheshire Scarboro was far from the fool her cousin Sophronisba had credited her with being.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A weaker woman would have kept up the fight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TALISMAN Mrs. Cheshire Scarboro was far from the fool her cousin Sophronisba had credited her with being.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jimmy Scarboro himself, a most personable youth, was one of the ringleaders of revolt.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading For a faction was forming with Hynds House as its storm-center, and it was one which threatened Mrs. Scarboro's hitherto unquestioned sovereignty.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She had sufficient cleverness to understand that Hyndsville wasn't big enough to hold two factions.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For a faction was forming with Hynds House as its storm-center, and it was one which threatened Mrs. Scarboro's hitherto unquestioned sovereignty.
Hynds
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From this reading For a faction was forming with Hynds House as its storm-center, and it was one which threatened Mrs. Scarboro's hitherto unquestioned sovereignty.
Hyndsville
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From this reading She had sufficient cleverness to understand that Hyndsville wasn't big enough to hold two factions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a faction was forming with Hynds House as its storm-center, and it was one which threatened Mrs. Scarboro's hitherto unquestioned sovereignty.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For a faction was forming with Hynds House as its storm-center, and it was one which threatened Mrs. Scarboro's hitherto unquestioned sovereignty.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Jimmy Scarboro himself, a most personable youth, was one of the ringleaders of revolt.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading A weaker woman would have kept up the fight.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Jimmy Scarboro himself, a most personable youth, was one of the ringleaders of revolt.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE TALISMAN Mrs. Cheshire Scarboro was far from the fool her cousin Sophronisba had credited her with being.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jimmy Scarboro himself, a most personable youth, was one of the ringleaders of revolt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For a faction was forming with Hynds House as its storm-center, and it was one which threatened Mrs. Scarboro's hitherto unquestioned sovereignty.
personableadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsənəbəl/
(of persons) pleasant in appearance and personality
From this reading Jimmy Scarboro himself, a most personable youth, was one of the ringleaders of revolt.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading Jimmy Scarboro himself, a most personable youth, was one of the ringleaders of revolt.
ringleadersnounUS /ˈrɪŋliːdərz/
plural of “ringleader” — a person who leads (especially in illicit activities)
From this reading Jimmy Scarboro himself, a most personable youth, was one of the ringleaders of revolt.
Scarboro
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From this reading THE TALISMAN Mrs. Cheshire Scarboro was far from the fool her cousin Sophronisba had credited her with being.
Scarboro's
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From this reading For a faction was forming with Hynds House as its storm-center, and it was one which threatened Mrs. Scarboro's hitherto unquestioned sovereignty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had sufficient cleverness to understand that Hyndsville wasn't big enough to hold two factions.
Sophronisba
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From this reading THE TALISMAN Mrs. Cheshire Scarboro was far from the fool her cousin Sophronisba had credited her with being.
sovereigntynounUS /ˈsɑːvrənti/
government free from external control
From this reading For a faction was forming with Hynds House as its storm-center, and it was one which threatened Mrs. Scarboro's hitherto unquestioned sovereignty.
storm-center
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From this reading For a faction was forming with Hynds House as its storm-center, and it was one which threatened Mrs. Scarboro's hitherto unquestioned sovereignty.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading She had sufficient cleverness to understand that Hyndsville wasn't big enough to hold two factions.
TALISMANnounUS /ˈtæl.ɪz.mən/
An object, such as an inscribed ring or stone, thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
From this reading THE TALISMAN Mrs. Cheshire Scarboro was far from the fool her cousin Sophronisba had credited her with being.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had sufficient cleverness to understand that Hyndsville wasn't big enough to hold two factions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TALISMAN Mrs. Cheshire Scarboro was far from the fool her cousin Sophronisba had credited her with being.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading For a faction was forming with Hynds House as its storm-center, and it was one which threatened Mrs. Scarboro's hitherto unquestioned sovereignty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had sufficient cleverness to understand that Hyndsville wasn't big enough to hold two factions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She had sufficient cleverness to understand that Hyndsville wasn't big enough to hold two factions.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She had sufficient cleverness to understand that Hyndsville wasn't big enough to hold two factions.
unquestionedadjectiveUS /ənˈkwestʃənd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading For a faction was forming with Hynds House as its storm-center, and it was one which threatened Mrs. Scarboro's hitherto unquestioned sovereignty.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A weaker woman would have kept up the fight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TALISMAN Mrs. Cheshire Scarboro was far from the fool her cousin Sophronisba had credited her with being.
wasn't
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From this reading She had sufficient cleverness to understand that Hyndsville wasn't big enough to hold two factions.
weakeradjectiveUS /ˈwiːkər/
comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading A weaker woman would have kept up the fight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For a faction was forming with Hynds House as its storm-center, and it was one which threatened Mrs. Scarboro's hitherto unquestioned sovereignty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TALISMAN Mrs. Cheshire Scarboro was far from the fool her cousin Sophronisba had credited her with being.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A weaker woman would have kept up the fight.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A weaker woman would have kept up the fight.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Jimmy Scarboro himself, a most personable youth, was one of the ringleaders of revolt.
