used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had something of the cat nature, and she liked to torture this very fine and rare specimen of mouse which she had unexpectedly caught.
any thing at all
From this reading She was so clever, however, that no one suspected her of anything but the heartiest friendship for Bridget.
BridgetnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒət/
Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)
From this reading Janet enjoyed the feeling that Bridget was now in her power.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was so clever, however, that no one suspected her of anything but the heartiest friendship for Bridget.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even the squire, whose eyes were more or less opened by Evelyn's talk, and who watched Janet now with intense scrutiny, could see nothing to object to in her.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading She had something of the cat nature, and she liked to torture this very fine and rare specimen of mouse which she had unexpectedly caught.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading She had something of the cat nature, and she liked to torture this very fine and rare specimen of mouse which she had unexpectedly caught.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading She was so clever, however, that no one suspected her of anything but the heartiest friendship for Bridget.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even the squire, whose eyes were more or less opened by Evelyn's talk, and who watched Janet now with intense scrutiny, could see nothing to object to in her.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Janet enjoyed the feeling that Bridget was now in her power.
Evelyn's
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From this reading Even the squire, whose eyes were more or less opened by Evelyn's talk, and who watched Janet now with intense scrutiny, could see nothing to object to in her.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the squire, whose eyes were more or less opened by Evelyn's talk, and who watched Janet now with intense scrutiny, could see nothing to object to in her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Even the squire, whose eyes were more or less opened by Evelyn's talk, and who watched Janet now with intense scrutiny, could see nothing to object to in her.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Janet enjoyed the feeling that Bridget was now in her power.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading She had something of the cat nature, and she liked to torture this very fine and rare specimen of mouse which she had unexpectedly caught.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was so clever, however, that no one suspected her of anything but the heartiest friendship for Bridget.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading She was so clever, however, that no one suspected her of anything but the heartiest friendship for Bridget.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had something of the cat nature, and she liked to torture this very fine and rare specimen of mouse which she had unexpectedly caught.
heartiestadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtiəst/
superlative of “hearty” — showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading She was so clever, however, that no one suspected her of anything but the heartiest friendship for Bridget.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HER MAJESTY THE WITCH.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She was so clever, however, that no one suspected her of anything but the heartiest friendship for Bridget.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Janet enjoyed the feeling that Bridget was now in her power.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Even the squire, whose eyes were more or less opened by Evelyn's talk, and who watched Janet now with intense scrutiny, could see nothing to object to in her.
Janet
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From this reading Janet enjoyed the feeling that Bridget was now in her power.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Even the squire, whose eyes were more or less opened by Evelyn's talk, and who watched Janet now with intense scrutiny, could see nothing to object to in her.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She had something of the cat nature, and she liked to torture this very fine and rare specimen of mouse which she had unexpectedly caught.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading HER MAJESTY THE WITCH.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Even the squire, whose eyes were more or less opened by Evelyn's talk, and who watched Janet now with intense scrutiny, could see nothing to object to in her.
mousenounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading She had something of the cat nature, and she liked to torture this very fine and rare specimen of mouse which she had unexpectedly caught.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She had something of the cat nature, and she liked to torture this very fine and rare specimen of mouse which she had unexpectedly caught.
not any; not one
From this reading She was so clever, however, that no one suspected her of anything but the heartiest friendship for Bridget.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Even the squire, whose eyes were more or less opened by Evelyn's talk, and who watched Janet now with intense scrutiny, could see nothing to object to in her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Janet enjoyed the feeling that Bridget was now in her power.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Even the squire, whose eyes were more or less opened by Evelyn's talk, and who watched Janet now with intense scrutiny, could see nothing to object to in her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had something of the cat nature, and she liked to torture this very fine and rare specimen of mouse which she had unexpectedly caught.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was so clever, however, that no one suspected her of anything but the heartiest friendship for Bridget.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Even the squire, whose eyes were more or less opened by Evelyn's talk, and who watched Janet now with intense scrutiny, could see nothing to object to in her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even the squire, whose eyes were more or less opened by Evelyn's talk, and who watched Janet now with intense scrutiny, could see nothing to object to in her.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Janet enjoyed the feeling that Bridget was now in her power.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading She had something of the cat nature, and she liked to torture this very fine and rare specimen of mouse which she had unexpectedly caught.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Even the squire, whose eyes were more or less opened by Evelyn's talk, and who watched Janet now with intense scrutiny, could see nothing to object to in her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Even the squire, whose eyes were more or less opened by Evelyn's talk, and who watched Janet now with intense scrutiny, could see nothing to object to in her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had something of the cat nature, and she liked to torture this very fine and rare specimen of mouse which she had unexpectedly caught.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was so clever, however, that no one suspected her of anything but the heartiest friendship for Bridget.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She had something of the cat nature, and she liked to torture this very fine and rare specimen of mouse which she had unexpectedly caught.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading She had something of the cat nature, and she liked to torture this very fine and rare specimen of mouse which she had unexpectedly caught.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Even the squire, whose eyes were more or less opened by Evelyn's talk, and who watched Janet now with intense scrutiny, could see nothing to object to in her.
believed likely
From this reading She was so clever, however, that no one suspected her of anything but the heartiest friendship for Bridget.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Even the squire, whose eyes were more or less opened by Evelyn's talk, and who watched Janet now with intense scrutiny, could see nothing to object to in her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Janet enjoyed the feeling that Bridget was now in her power.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HER MAJESTY THE WITCH.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had something of the cat nature, and she liked to torture this very fine and rare specimen of mouse which she had unexpectedly caught.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had something of the cat nature, and she liked to torture this very fine and rare specimen of mouse which she had unexpectedly caught.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading She had something of the cat nature, and she liked to torture this very fine and rare specimen of mouse which she had unexpectedly caught.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading She had something of the cat nature, and she liked to torture this very fine and rare specimen of mouse which she had unexpectedly caught.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had something of the cat nature, and she liked to torture this very fine and rare specimen of mouse which she had unexpectedly caught.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Janet enjoyed the feeling that Bridget was now in her power.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Even the squire, whose eyes were more or less opened by Evelyn's talk, and who watched Janet now with intense scrutiny, could see nothing to object to in her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even the squire, whose eyes were more or less opened by Evelyn's talk, and who watched Janet now with intense scrutiny, could see nothing to object to in her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had something of the cat nature, and she liked to torture this very fine and rare specimen of mouse which she had unexpectedly caught.
which person or people
From this reading Even the squire, whose eyes were more or less opened by Evelyn's talk, and who watched Janet now with intense scrutiny, could see nothing to object to in her.
belonging to which person
From this reading Even the squire, whose eyes were more or less opened by Evelyn's talk, and who watched Janet now with intense scrutiny, could see nothing to object to in her.
WITCHnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading HER MAJESTY THE WITCH.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even the squire, whose eyes were more or less opened by Evelyn's talk, and who watched Janet now with intense scrutiny, could see nothing to object to in her.
