used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shafto felt, with no small satisfaction, that he could, to a certain extent, control the actions of both these girls.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Shafto felt, with no small satisfaction, that he could, to a certain extent, control the actions of both these girls.
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
(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 And deeming now that all must be at an end between Finella and Hammersley, he thought to pique the former perhaps by attentions to Dulcie--attentions by which he might ultimately gain some little favours for himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And deeming now that all must be at an end between Finella and Hammersley, he thought to pique the former perhaps by attentions to Dulcie--attentions by which he might ultimately gain some little favours for himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus, to a certain extent, he revelled in security so far as both were concerned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And deeming now that all must be at an end between Finella and Hammersley, he thought to pique the former perhaps by attentions to Dulcie--attentions by which he might ultimately gain some little favours for himself.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading And deeming now that all must be at an end between Finella and Hammersley, he thought to pique the former perhaps by attentions to Dulcie--attentions by which he might ultimately gain some little favours for himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading And deeming now that all must be at an end between Finella and Hammersley, he thought to pique the former perhaps by attentions to Dulcie--attentions by which he might ultimately gain some little favours for himself.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Shafto felt, with no small satisfaction, that he could, to a certain extent, control the actions of both these girls.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And deeming now that all must be at an end between Finella and Hammersley, he thought to pique the former perhaps by attentions to Dulcie--attentions by which he might ultimately gain some little favours for himself.
put or send forth
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Shafto felt, with no small satisfaction, that he could, to a certain extent, control the actions of both these girls.
certificatenounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Thus, to a certain extent, he revelled in security so far as both were concerned.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Shafto felt, with no small satisfaction, that he could, to a certain extent, control the actions of both these girls.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Shafto felt, with no small satisfaction, that he could, to a certain extent, control the actions of both these girls.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
deeming
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From this reading And deeming now that all must be at an end between Finella and Hammersley, he thought to pique the former perhaps by attentions to Dulcie--attentions by which he might ultimately gain some little favours for himself.
Dulcie
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From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading And deeming now that all must be at an end between Finella and Hammersley, he thought to pique the former perhaps by attentions to Dulcie--attentions by which he might ultimately gain some little favours for himself.
divisible by two
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Shafto felt, with no small satisfaction, that he could, to a certain extent, control the actions of both these girls.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Thus, to a certain extent, he revelled in security so far as both were concerned.
favoursnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading And deeming now that all must be at an end between Finella and Hammersley, he thought to pique the former perhaps by attentions to Dulcie--attentions by which he might ultimately gain some little favours for himself.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Shafto felt, with no small satisfaction, that he could, to a certain extent, control the actions of both these girls.
Fettercairn
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From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
Finella
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From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And deeming now that all must be at an end between Finella and Hammersley, he thought to pique the former perhaps by attentions to Dulcie--attentions by which he might ultimately gain some little favours for himself.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading And deeming now that all must be at an end between Finella and Hammersley, he thought to pique the former perhaps by attentions to Dulcie--attentions by which he might ultimately gain some little favours for himself.
obtain
From this reading And deeming now that all must be at an end between Finella and Hammersley, he thought to pique the former perhaps by attentions to Dulcie--attentions by which he might ultimately gain some little favours for himself.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Shafto felt, with no small satisfaction, that he could, to a certain extent, control the actions of both these girls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
Hammersley
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From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shafto felt, with no small satisfaction, that he could, to a certain extent, control the actions of both these girls.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And deeming now that all must be at an end between Finella and Hammersley, he thought to pique the former perhaps by attentions to Dulcie--attentions by which he might ultimately gain some little favours for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus, to a certain extent, he revelled in security so far as both were concerned.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And deeming now that all must be at an end between Finella and Hammersley, he thought to pique the former perhaps by attentions to Dulcie--attentions by which he might ultimately gain some little favours for himself.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading And deeming now that all must be at an end between Finella and Hammersley, he thought to pique the former perhaps by attentions to Dulcie--attentions by which he might ultimately gain some little favours for himself.
not any; not one
From this reading Shafto felt, with no small satisfaction, that he could, to a certain extent, control the actions of both these girls.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And deeming now that all must be at an end between Finella and Hammersley, he thought to pique the former perhaps by attentions to Dulcie--attentions by which he might ultimately gain some little favours for himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shafto felt, with no small satisfaction, that he could, to a certain extent, control the actions of both these girls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
by chance
From this reading And deeming now that all must be at an end between Finella and Hammersley, he thought to pique the former perhaps by attentions to Dulcie--attentions by which he might ultimately gain some little favours for himself.
PERSECUTIONnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃən/
the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading PERSECUTION.
piquenounUS /piːk/
tightly woven fabric with raised cords
From this reading And deeming now that all must be at an end between Finella and Hammersley, he thought to pique the former perhaps by attentions to Dulcie--attentions by which he might ultimately gain some little favours for himself.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
an angry dispute
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
revelled
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From this reading Thus, to a certain extent, he revelled in security so far as both were concerned.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Shafto felt, with no small satisfaction, that he could, to a certain extent, control the actions of both these girls.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Thus, to a certain extent, he revelled in security so far as both were concerned.
Shafto
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From this reading Shafto felt, with no small satisfaction, that he could, to a certain extent, control the actions of both these girls.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Shafto felt, with no small satisfaction, that he could, to a certain extent, control the actions of both these girls.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Thus, to a certain extent, he revelled in security so far as both were concerned.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And deeming now that all must be at an end between Finella and Hammersley, he thought to pique the former perhaps by attentions to Dulcie--attentions by which he might ultimately gain some little favours for himself.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Shafto felt, with no small satisfaction, that he could, to a certain extent, control the actions of both these girls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shafto felt, with no small satisfaction, that he could, to a certain extent, control the actions of both these girls.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Shafto felt, with no small satisfaction, that he could, to a certain extent, control the actions of both these girls.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, to a certain extent, he revelled in security so far as both were concerned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shafto felt, with no small satisfaction, that he could, to a certain extent, control the actions of both these girls.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading And deeming now that all must be at an end between Finella and Hammersley, he thought to pique the former perhaps by attentions to Dulcie--attentions by which he might ultimately gain some little favours for himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus, to a certain extent, he revelled in security so far as both were concerned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Shafto felt, with no small satisfaction, that he could, to a certain extent, control the actions of both these girls.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Finella could not reveal the secret of her quarrel with him without admitting the terms on which she had been with Hammersley; and Dulcie, he thought, dared not resent his conduct, lest--through his influence with Lady Fettercairn--she might be cast into the world, without even a certificate that would enable her to procure another situation of any kind.
