Chapter XXI

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

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

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

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

a cherished desire

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

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

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

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

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading THE NEW ASSOCIATES--DEPRAVED VIEWS--ELSY'S MISTAKE--DEPARTURE OF THE YOUNG LADIES--LONELINESS.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Possessed of a violent temper, she would, at periods, rave like a mad-woman; and only the severest lashing could bring her into subjection.

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

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

fearless and daring

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Possessed of a violent temper, she would, at periods, rave like a mad-woman; and only the severest lashing could bring her into subjection.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

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

From this reading Possessed of a violent temper, she would, at periods, rave like a mad-woman; and only the severest lashing could bring her into subjection.

the act of departing

From this reading THE NEW ASSOCIATES--DEPRAVED VIEWS--ELSY'S MISTAKE--DEPARTURE OF THE YOUNG LADIES--LONELINESS.

deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good

From this reading THE NEW ASSOCIATES--DEPRAVED VIEWS--ELSY'S MISTAKE--DEPARTURE OF THE YOUNG LADIES--LONELINESS.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

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From this reading THE NEW ASSOCIATES--DEPRAVED VIEWS--ELSY'S MISTAKE--DEPARTURE OF THE YOUNG LADIES--LONELINESS.

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From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

a social unit living together

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

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

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

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

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

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

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Possessed of a violent temper, she would, at periods, rave like a mad-woman; and only the severest lashing could bring her into subjection.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE NEW ASSOCIATES--DEPRAVED VIEWS--ELSY'S MISTAKE--DEPARTURE OF THE YOUNG LADIES--LONELINESS.

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

From this reading Possessed of a violent temper, she would, at periods, rave like a mad-woman; and only the severest lashing could bring her into subjection.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Possessed of a violent temper, she would, at periods, rave like a mad-woman; and only the severest lashing could bring her into subjection.

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading THE NEW ASSOCIATES--DEPRAVED VIEWS--ELSY'S MISTAKE--DEPARTURE OF THE YOUNG LADIES--LONELINESS.

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From this reading Possessed of a violent temper, she would, at periods, rave like a mad-woman; and only the severest lashing could bring her into subjection.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading THE NEW ASSOCIATES--DEPRAVED VIEWS--ELSY'S MISTAKE--DEPARTURE OF THE YOUNG LADIES--LONELINESS.

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

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading She was my particular terror.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE NEW ASSOCIATES--DEPRAVED VIEWS--ELSY'S MISTAKE--DEPARTURE OF THE YOUNG LADIES--LONELINESS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NEW ASSOCIATES--DEPRAVED VIEWS--ELSY'S MISTAKE--DEPARTURE OF THE YOUNG LADIES--LONELINESS.

and nothing more

From this reading Possessed of a violent temper, she would, at periods, rave like a mad-woman; and only the severest lashing could bring her into subjection.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading She was my particular terror.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

plural of “period” — an amount of time

From this reading Possessed of a violent temper, she would, at periods, rave like a mad-woman; and only the severest lashing could bring her into subjection.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Possessed of a violent temper, she would, at periods, rave like a mad-woman; and only the severest lashing could bring her into subjection.

participate in an all-night techno dance party

From this reading Possessed of a violent temper, she would, at periods, rave like a mad-woman; and only the severest lashing could bring her into subjection.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

determined

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

acutely insightful and wise

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

superlative of “severe” — intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Possessed of a violent temper, she would, at periods, rave like a mad-woman; and only the severest lashing could bring her into subjection.

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

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

forced submission to control by others

From this reading Possessed of a violent temper, she would, at periods, rave like a mad-woman; and only the severest lashing could bring her into subjection.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Possessed of a violent temper, she would, at periods, rave like a mad-woman; and only the severest lashing could bring her into subjection.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading She was my particular terror.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

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

From this reading THE NEW ASSOCIATES--DEPRAVED VIEWS--ELSY'S MISTAKE--DEPARTURE OF THE YOUNG LADIES--LONELINESS.

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

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

not recognized or admitted

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

by bad luck

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

not exhibiting or characterized by careful thought

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading THE NEW ASSOCIATES--DEPRAVED VIEWS--ELSY'S MISTAKE--DEPARTURE OF THE YOUNG LADIES--LONELINESS.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading Possessed of a violent temper, she would, at periods, rave like a mad-woman; and only the severest lashing could bring her into subjection.

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

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was a bold, raw, unthinking spirit; and, from the fact that she had been kept closely confined to the house, never allowed any social pleasure, she resolved to be revenged, and unfortunately in her desire for "spite" (as she termed it), had sacrificed her character, and was the mother of two children, with unacknowledged fathers.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In Mr. Smith's family of servants was Emily, the cook, a sagacious woman, but totally without education, knowledge, or the peculiar ambition that leads to its acquisition.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Possessed of a violent temper, she would, at periods, rave like a mad-woman; and only the severest lashing could bring her into subjection.

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

From this reading THE NEW ASSOCIATES--DEPRAVED VIEWS--ELSY'S MISTAKE--DEPARTURE OF THE YOUNG LADIES--LONELINESS.