Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading So Madame Noveri came to the school once or twice a year, and she kept her word about the tragedy, but as for sentiment--little did the Misses Ryder know of the romances she evoked from rosy palms and greasy cards.

(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody

From this reading THE PASSING OF AN AFFINITY MADAME NOVERI, reader of palms and cards, and dabbler in astrology, was an institution in the Ryder school.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading "I suppose it would be foolish not to allow her to come occasionally.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE PASSING OF AN AFFINITY MADAME NOVERI, reader of palms and cards, and dabbler in astrology, was an institution in the Ryder school.

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF AN AFFINITY MADAME NOVERI, reader of palms and cards, and dabbler in astrology, was an institution in the Ryder school.

any thing at all

From this reading The young ladies like it, and she has promised not to tell them anything tragic," she said reluctantly.

give sanction to

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

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

From this reading So Madame Noveri came to the school once or twice a year, and she kept her word about the tragedy, but as for sentiment--little did the Misses Ryder know of the romances she evoked from rosy palms and greasy cards.

a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon

From this reading THE PASSING OF AN AFFINITY MADAME NOVERI, reader of palms and cards, and dabbler in astrology, was an institution in the Ryder school.

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

From this reading "I suppose it would be foolish not to allow her to come occasionally.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading So Madame Noveri came to the school once or twice a year, and she kept her word about the tragedy, but as for sentiment--little did the Misses Ryder know of the romances she evoked from rosy palms and greasy cards.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading THE PASSING OF AN AFFINITY MADAME NOVERI, reader of palms and cards, and dabbler in astrology, was an institution in the Ryder school.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I suppose it would be foolish not to allow her to come occasionally.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

any system of principles or beliefs

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge

From this reading THE PASSING OF AN AFFINITY MADAME NOVERI, reader of palms and cards, and dabbler in astrology, was an institution in the Ryder school.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

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From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation

From this reading So Madame Noveri came to the school once or twice a year, and she kept her word about the tragedy, but as for sentiment--little did the Misses Ryder know of the romances she evoked from rosy palms and greasy cards.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading "I suppose it would be foolish not to allow her to come occasionally.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So Madame Noveri came to the school once or twice a year, and she kept her word about the tragedy, but as for sentiment--little did the Misses Ryder know of the romances she evoked from rosy palms and greasy cards.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

From this reading So Madame Noveri came to the school once or twice a year, and she kept her word about the tragedy, but as for sentiment--little did the Misses Ryder know of the romances she evoked from rosy palms and greasy cards.

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

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The young ladies like it, and she has promised not to tell them anything tragic," she said reluctantly.

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

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

ten 10s

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I suppose it would be foolish not to allow her to come occasionally.

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF AN AFFINITY MADAME NOVERI, reader of palms and cards, and dabbler in astrology, was an institution in the Ryder school.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading THE PASSING OF AN AFFINITY MADAME NOVERI, reader of palms and cards, and dabbler in astrology, was an institution in the Ryder school.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I suppose it would be foolish not to allow her to come occasionally.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading So Madame Noveri came to the school once or twice a year, and she kept her word about the tragedy, but as for sentiment--little did the Misses Ryder know of the romances she evoked from rosy palms and greasy cards.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading So Madame Noveri came to the school once or twice a year, and she kept her word about the tragedy, but as for sentiment--little did the Misses Ryder know of the romances she evoked from rosy palms and greasy cards.

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

From this reading The young ladies like it, and she has promised not to tell them anything tragic," she said reluctantly.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading So Madame Noveri came to the school once or twice a year, and she kept her word about the tragedy, but as for sentiment--little did the Misses Ryder know of the romances she evoked from rosy palms and greasy cards.

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

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading THE PASSING OF AN AFFINITY MADAME NOVERI, reader of palms and cards, and dabbler in astrology, was an institution in the Ryder school.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

plural of “miss” — a young female

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

not any; not one

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF AN AFFINITY MADAME NOVERI, reader of palms and cards, and dabbler in astrology, was an institution in the Ryder school.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading "I suppose it would be foolish not to allow her to come occasionally.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PASSING OF AN AFFINITY MADAME NOVERI, reader of palms and cards, and dabbler in astrology, was an institution in the Ryder school.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

on one occasion

From this reading So Madame Noveri came to the school once or twice a year, and she kept her word about the tragedy, but as for sentiment--little did the Misses Ryder know of the romances she evoked from rosy palms and greasy cards.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading So Madame Noveri came to the school once or twice a year, and she kept her word about the tragedy, but as for sentiment--little did the Misses Ryder know of the romances she evoked from rosy palms and greasy cards.

plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading THE PASSING OF AN AFFINITY MADAME NOVERI, reader of palms and cards, and dabbler in astrology, was an institution in the Ryder school.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading THE PASSING OF AN AFFINITY MADAME NOVERI, reader of palms and cards, and dabbler in astrology, was an institution in the Ryder school.

having patronage or clients

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading The young ladies like it, and she has promised not to tell them anything tragic," she said reluctantly.

plural of “qualm” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading THE PASSING OF AN AFFINITY MADAME NOVERI, reader of palms and cards, and dabbler in astrology, was an institution in the Ryder school.

with reluctance

From this reading The young ladies like it, and she has promised not to tell them anything tragic," she said reluctantly.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers

From this reading So Madame Noveri came to the school once or twice a year, and she kept her word about the tragedy, but as for sentiment--little did the Misses Ryder know of the romances she evoked from rosy palms and greasy cards.

reflecting optimism

From this reading So Madame Noveri came to the school once or twice a year, and she kept her word about the tragedy, but as for sentiment--little did the Misses Ryder know of the romances she evoked from rosy palms and greasy cards.

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF AN AFFINITY MADAME NOVERI, reader of palms and cards, and dabbler in astrology, was an institution in the Ryder school.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The young ladies like it, and she has promised not to tell them anything tragic," she said reluctantly.

an educational institution

From this reading THE PASSING OF AN AFFINITY MADAME NOVERI, reader of palms and cards, and dabbler in astrology, was an institution in the Ryder school.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading So Madame Noveri came to the school once or twice a year, and she kept her word about the tragedy, but as for sentiment--little did the Misses Ryder know of the romances she evoked from rosy palms and greasy cards.

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

From this reading The young ladies like it, and she has promised not to tell them anything tragic," she said reluctantly.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

made smooth by ironing

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Madame Noveri came to the school once or twice a year, and she kept her word about the tragedy, but as for sentiment--little did the Misses Ryder know of the romances she evoked from rosy palms and greasy cards.

express a supposition

From this reading "I suppose it would be foolish not to allow her to come occasionally.

express in words

From this reading The young ladies like it, and she has promised not to tell them anything tragic," she said reluctantly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF AN AFFINITY MADAME NOVERI, reader of palms and cards, and dabbler in astrology, was an institution in the Ryder school.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The young ladies like it, and she has promised not to tell them anything tragic," she said reluctantly.

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

From this reading "I suppose it would be foolish not to allow her to come occasionally.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading So Madame Noveri came to the school once or twice a year, and she kept her word about the tragedy, but as for sentiment--little did the Misses Ryder know of the romances she evoked from rosy palms and greasy cards.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading The young ladies like it, and she has promised not to tell them anything tragic," she said reluctantly.

two times

From this reading So Madame Noveri came to the school once or twice a year, and she kept her word about the tragedy, but as for sentiment--little did the Misses Ryder know of the romances she evoked from rosy palms and greasy cards.

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

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF AN AFFINITY MADAME NOVERI, reader of palms and cards, and dabbler in astrology, was an institution in the Ryder school.

at the time that

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

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

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

belonging to which person

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading So Madame Noveri came to the school once or twice a year, and she kept her word about the tragedy, but as for sentiment--little did the Misses Ryder know of the romances she evoked from rosy palms and greasy cards.

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

From this reading "I suppose it would be foolish not to allow her to come occasionally.

plural of “wrinkle” — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading The Misses Ryder did not wholly approve of her, but when Miss Lucilla felt qualms of conscience concerning traffic with the black arts, Miss Emmeline reminded her that Madame had been patronized by the Vanderhuysens, and the older sister, whose creed included a belief that the Four Hundred, like the King, can do no wrong, smoothed the wrinkles from her brow and her conscience.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading So Madame Noveri came to the school once or twice a year, and she kept her word about the tragedy, but as for sentiment--little did the Misses Ryder know of the romances she evoked from rosy palms and greasy cards.

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

From this reading The young ladies like it, and she has promised not to tell them anything tragic," she said reluctantly.