the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading When he could do nothing to promote his advantage he proposed to be indolence itself.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He found that his vexation had quite vanished, and, in cynical good-nature, he was inclined to laugh at the state of affairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He found out that he was tired, and resolved to indulge his craving for rest so far as his suit to Miss Wildmere would permit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He found out that he was tired, and resolved to indulge his craving for rest so far as his suit to Miss Wildmere would permit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He found that his vexation had quite vanished, and, in cynical good-nature, he was inclined to laugh at the state of affairs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When he could do nothing to promote his advantage he proposed to be indolence itself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When he could do nothing to promote his advantage he proposed to be indolence itself.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading He found out that he was tired, and resolved to indulge his craving for rest so far as his suit to Miss Wildmere would permit.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading He found that his vexation had quite vanished, and, in cynical good-nature, he was inclined to laugh at the state of affairs.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When he could do nothing to promote his advantage he proposed to be indolence itself.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He found out that he was tired, and resolved to indulge his craving for rest so far as his suit to Miss Wildmere would permit.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE PROMPTINGS OF MISS WILDMERE'S HEART Graydon slept very late the following morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He found out that he was tired, and resolved to indulge his craving for rest so far as his suit to Miss Wildmere would permit.
set up or found
From this reading He found out that he was tired, and resolved to indulge his craving for rest so far as his suit to Miss Wildmere would permit.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "Let Madge indulge her whims," he thought; "I may be the more free to pursue my purposes.
good-nature
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From this reading He found that his vexation had quite vanished, and, in cynical good-nature, he was inclined to laugh at the state of affairs.
Graydon
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From this reading THE PROMPTINGS OF MISS WILDMERE'S HEART Graydon slept very late the following morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He found that his vexation had quite vanished, and, in cynical good-nature, he was inclined to laugh at the state of affairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found out that he was tired, and resolved to indulge his craving for rest so far as his suit to Miss Wildmere would permit.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE PROMPTINGS OF MISS WILDMERE'S HEART Graydon slept very late the following morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Let Madge indulge her whims," he thought; "I may be the more free to pursue my purposes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He found out that he was tired, and resolved to indulge his craving for rest so far as his suit to Miss Wildmere would permit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Let Madge indulge her whims," he thought; "I may be the more free to pursue my purposes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found that his vexation had quite vanished, and, in cynical good-nature, he was inclined to laugh at the state of affairs.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He found that his vexation had quite vanished, and, in cynical good-nature, he was inclined to laugh at the state of affairs.
indolencenoun
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading When he could do nothing to promote his advantage he proposed to be indolence itself.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading He found out that he was tired, and resolved to indulge his craving for rest so far as his suit to Miss Wildmere would permit.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading When he could do nothing to promote his advantage he proposed to be indolence itself.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE PROMPTINGS OF MISS WILDMERE'S HEART Graydon slept very late the following morning.
the sound of laughing
From this reading He found that his vexation had quite vanished, and, in cynical good-nature, he was inclined to laugh at the state of affairs.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let Madge indulge her whims," he thought; "I may be the more free to pursue my purposes.
Madge
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From this reading "Let Madge indulge her whims," he thought; "I may be the more free to pursue my purposes.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Let Madge indulge her whims," he thought; "I may be the more free to pursue my purposes.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE PROMPTINGS OF MISS WILDMERE'S HEART Graydon slept very late the following morning.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Let Madge indulge her whims," he thought; "I may be the more free to pursue my purposes.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE PROMPTINGS OF MISS WILDMERE'S HEART Graydon slept very late the following morning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Let Madge indulge her whims," he thought; "I may be the more free to pursue my purposes.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When he could do nothing to promote his advantage he proposed to be indolence itself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PROMPTINGS OF MISS WILDMERE'S HEART Graydon slept very late the following morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He found out that he was tired, and resolved to indulge his craving for rest so far as his suit to Miss Wildmere would permit.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading He found out that he was tired, and resolved to indulge his craving for rest so far as his suit to Miss Wildmere would permit.
promoteverbUS /prəˈmoʊt/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading When he could do nothing to promote his advantage he proposed to be indolence itself.
PROMPTINGS
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From this reading THE PROMPTINGS OF MISS WILDMERE'S HEART Graydon slept very late the following morning.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading When he could do nothing to promote his advantage he proposed to be indolence itself.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "Let Madge indulge her whims," he thought; "I may be the more free to pursue my purposes.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading "Let Madge indulge her whims," he thought; "I may be the more free to pursue my purposes.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He found that his vexation had quite vanished, and, in cynical good-nature, he was inclined to laugh at the state of affairs.
determined
From this reading He found out that he was tired, and resolved to indulge his craving for rest so far as his suit to Miss Wildmere would permit.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He found out that he was tired, and resolved to indulge his craving for rest so far as his suit to Miss Wildmere would permit.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading THE PROMPTINGS OF MISS WILDMERE'S HEART Graydon slept very late the following morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He found out that he was tired, and resolved to indulge his craving for rest so far as his suit to Miss Wildmere would permit.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He found that his vexation had quite vanished, and, in cynical good-nature, he was inclined to laugh at the state of affairs.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He found out that he was tired, and resolved to indulge his craving for rest so far as his suit to Miss Wildmere would permit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found out that he was tired, and resolved to indulge his craving for rest so far as his suit to Miss Wildmere would permit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROMPTINGS OF MISS WILDMERE'S HEART Graydon slept very late the following morning.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Let Madge indulge her whims," he thought; "I may be the more free to pursue my purposes.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He found out that he was tired, and resolved to indulge his craving for rest so far as his suit to Miss Wildmere would permit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He found out that he was tired, and resolved to indulge his craving for rest so far as his suit to Miss Wildmere would permit.
having passed out of existence
From this reading He found that his vexation had quite vanished, and, in cynical good-nature, he was inclined to laugh at the state of affairs.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE PROMPTINGS OF MISS WILDMERE'S HEART Graydon slept very late the following morning.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading He found that his vexation had quite vanished, and, in cynical good-nature, he was inclined to laugh at the state of affairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He found out that he was tired, and resolved to indulge his craving for rest so far as his suit to Miss Wildmere would permit.
at the time that
From this reading When he could do nothing to promote his advantage he proposed to be indolence itself.
whimsnounUS /wɪmz/
plural of “whim” — a sudden desire
From this reading "Let Madge indulge her whims," he thought; "I may be the more free to pursue my purposes.
Wildmere
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From this reading He found out that he was tired, and resolved to indulge his craving for rest so far as his suit to Miss Wildmere would permit.
WILDMERE'S
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From this reading THE PROMPTINGS OF MISS WILDMERE'S HEART Graydon slept very late the following morning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He found out that he was tired, and resolved to indulge his craving for rest so far as his suit to Miss Wildmere would permit.
