used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
(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 She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jewel repressed all expression of her hate for her half-sister as much as possible.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But it was very hard to keep her temper when the poor girl, meekly dismissing her own grievances, asked, eagerly:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She wanted to be on good terms with her in order to further her own nefarious designs.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
terminate
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was very hard to keep her temper when the poor girl, meekly dismissing her own grievances, asked, eagerly:
cajoleverbUS /kəˈdʒoʊl/
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
ClivenounUS /klaɪv/
British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
From this reading She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading She wanted to be on good terms with her in order to further her own nefarious designs.
dismissingverbUS /dɪˈsmɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “dismiss” — bar from attention or consideration
From this reading But it was very hard to keep her temper when the poor girl, meekly dismissing her own grievances, asked, eagerly:
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading But it was very hard to keep her temper when the poor girl, meekly dismissing her own grievances, asked, eagerly:
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Jewel repressed all expression of her hate for her half-sister as much as possible.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jewel repressed all expression of her hate for her half-sister as much as possible.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading She wanted to be on good terms with her in order to further her own nefarious designs.
a young female
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She wanted to be on good terms with her in order to further her own nefarious designs.
grievancesnounUS /ˈɡriːvənsəz/
plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading But it was very hard to keep her temper when the poor girl, meekly dismissing her own grievances, asked, eagerly:
half-sisternoun
a sister who has only one parent in common with you
From this reading Jewel repressed all expression of her hate for her half-sister as much as possible.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But it was very hard to keep her temper when the poor girl, meekly dismissing her own grievances, asked, eagerly:
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Jewel repressed all expression of her hate for her half-sister as much as possible.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was very hard to keep her temper when the poor girl, meekly dismissing her own grievances, asked, eagerly:
JewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Jewel repressed all expression of her hate for her half-sister as much as possible.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But it was very hard to keep her temper when the poor girl, meekly dismissing her own grievances, asked, eagerly:
immediately past
From this reading She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
take in marriage
From this reading She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
meeklyadverbUS /ˈmiːkli/
in a submissive or spiritless manner
From this reading But it was very hard to keep her temper when the poor girl, meekly dismissing her own grievances, asked, eagerly:
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Jewel repressed all expression of her hate for her half-sister as much as possible.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
nefariousadjectiveUS /nəˈferiəs/
extremely wicked
From this reading She wanted to be on good terms with her in order to further her own nefarious designs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jewel repressed all expression of her hate for her half-sister as much as possible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She wanted to be on good terms with her in order to further her own nefarious designs.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She wanted to be on good terms with her in order to further her own nefarious designs.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She wanted to be on good terms with her in order to further her own nefarious designs.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But it was very hard to keep her temper when the poor girl, meekly dismissing her own grievances, asked, eagerly:
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Jewel repressed all expression of her hate for her half-sister as much as possible.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
repressedadjectiveUS /riˈprest/
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading Jewel repressed all expression of her hate for her half-sister as much as possible.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading But it was very hard to keep her temper when the poor girl, meekly dismissing her own grievances, asked, eagerly:
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading She wanted to be on good terms with her in order to further her own nefarious designs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
precisely as stated
From this reading But it was very hard to keep her temper when the poor girl, meekly dismissing her own grievances, asked, eagerly:
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She wanted to be on good terms with her in order to further her own nefarious designs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was very hard to keep her temper when the poor girl, meekly dismissing her own grievances, asked, eagerly:
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went away at last, having utterly failed in all her efforts to cajole Flower into a solemn promise to marry Lord Clive.
at the time that
From this reading But it was very hard to keep her temper when the poor girl, meekly dismissing her own grievances, asked, eagerly:
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I could not deceive him so, and I am too proud to confess my bitter secret to him; so, in a short while I shall break my engagement," the girl said, with sorrowful firmness.
