used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “What is it, Fanny,” asked Mrs. Clink, “that the doctor has been talking to you about?”
adriftadjectiveUS /əˈdrɪft/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
(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 _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Now, I am quite ready to begin.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
any person at all
From this reading “Have it out of her at once--I would not stand on ceremony with anybody like her!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What is it, Fanny,” asked Mrs. Clink, “that the doctor has been talking to you about?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “What is it, Fanny,” asked Mrs. Clink, “that the doctor has been talking to you about?”
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Now, I am quite ready to begin.”
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading “Have it out of her at once--I would not stand on ceremony with anybody like her!”
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
ClinkverbUS /klɪŋk/
make a high sound typical of glass
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
culpritnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪt/
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
dilatedverbUS /ˌdaɪˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “dilate” — become wider
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
DisplaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “What is it, Fanny,” asked Mrs. Clink, “that the doctor has been talking to you about?”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
opinion or judgment
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
Fanny's
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From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
fuseenoun
a spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
hand-grenade
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From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is it, Fanny,” asked Mrs. Clink, “that the doctor has been talking to you about?”
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Have it out of her at once--I would not stand on ceremony with anybody like her!”
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Now, I am quite ready to begin.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
incitesverbUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪts/
third-person singular of “incite” — give an incentive for action
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
insignificancenounUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkəns/
the quality of having little or no significance
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is it, Fanny,” asked Mrs. Clink, “that the doctor has been talking to you about?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Have it out of her at once--I would not stand on ceremony with anybody like her!”
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Have it out of her at once--I would not stand on ceremony with anybody like her!”
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
engage in
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
musteringverbUS /ˈmʌstərɪŋ/
-ing form of “muster” — gather or bring together
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
newly-lit
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From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
not any; not one
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Have it out of her at once--I would not stand on ceremony with anybody like her!”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, I am quite ready to begin.”
obstinacynounUS /ˈɑːbstənəsi/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
on one occasion
From this reading “Have it out of her at once--I would not stand on ceremony with anybody like her!”
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Now, I am quite ready to begin.”
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “Now, I am quite ready to begin.”
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
Sowersoft
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From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
Sowersoft's
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From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
be standing; be upright
From this reading “Have it out of her at once--I would not stand on ceremony with anybody like her!”
having a supporting base
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
not in physical motion
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
carry out
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading “What is it, Fanny,” asked Mrs. Clink, “that the doctor has been talking to you about?”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
unparalleledadjectiveUS /ənˈperəleld/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is it, Fanny,” asked Mrs. Clink, “that the doctor has been talking to you about?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Take a chair, Mrs. Clink,” said Miss Sowersoft, in a tone which denoted more than her ordinary attention to etiquette, as she still kept her eyes on Fanny, in order to make her feel her own insignificance the more keenly by the contrast; “do be seated;” and she drew up another chair for herself, while Fanny was left standing, as best became a servant--and a culprit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Have it out of her at once--I would not stand on ceremony with anybody like her!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What is it, Fanny,” asked Mrs. Clink, “that the doctor has been talking to you about?”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _Displays Miss Sowersoft's character in a degree of perfection unparalleled on any previous exhibition.--Fanny's obstinacy incites Mrs. Clink to turn her adrift upon the world._ Having entered the room, Miss Sowersoft first peeped out to see that no listeners were in the neighbourhood, and then cautiously closed the door,--all the blood in her veins mustering up in red rebellion against poor Fanny, as she stared at that young woman through two dilated eyes, with something of the expression of a hand-grenade with a newly-lit fusee.
