Chapter XXV

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

From this reading He would teach her, and him too, a lesson.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading His son would not have dared to go against his wishes but for the enticements of "that minx," in the confidence that her uncle's property was about to be hers.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading His son would not have dared to go against his wishes but for the enticements of "that minx," in the confidence that her uncle's property was about to be hers.

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

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

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

From this reading He determined at once, even supposing he might be premature as regarded the property, to have the satisfaction of causing the Boxalls sharp uneasiness at least.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

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

From this reading He determined at once, even supposing he might be premature as regarded the property, to have the satisfaction of causing the Boxalls sharp uneasiness at least.

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From this reading He determined at once, even supposing he might be premature as regarded the property, to have the satisfaction of causing the Boxalls sharp uneasiness at least.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading BUSINESS.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His son would not have dared to go against his wishes but for the enticements of "that minx," in the confidence that her uncle's property was about to be hers.

the act of causing something to happen

From this reading He determined at once, even supposing he might be premature as regarded the property, to have the satisfaction of causing the Boxalls sharp uneasiness at least.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading His son would not have dared to go against his wishes but for the enticements of "that minx," in the confidence that her uncle's property was about to be hers.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading His son would not have dared to go against his wishes but for the enticements of "that minx," in the confidence that her uncle's property was about to be hers.

a female human offspring

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

characterized by great determination

From this reading He determined at once, even supposing he might be premature as regarded the property, to have the satisfaction of causing the Boxalls sharp uneasiness at least.

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

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

regarded with aversion

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

plural of “enticement” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading His son would not have dared to go against his wishes but for the enticements of "that minx," in the confidence that her uncle's property was about to be hers.

divisible by two

From this reading He determined at once, even supposing he might be premature as regarded the property, to have the satisfaction of causing the Boxalls sharp uneasiness at least.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His son would not have dared to go against his wishes but for the enticements of "that minx," in the confidence that her uncle's property was about to be hers.

set up or found

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

a young female

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading His son would not have dared to go against his wishes but for the enticements of "that minx," in the confidence that her uncle's property was about to be hers.

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

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He determined at once, even supposing he might be premature as regarded the property, to have the satisfaction of causing the Boxalls sharp uneasiness at least.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

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

From this reading His son would not have dared to go against his wishes but for the enticements of "that minx," in the confidence that her uncle's property was about to be hers.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading His son would not have dared to go against his wishes but for the enticements of "that minx," in the confidence that her uncle's property was about to be hers.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

a United States writer of science fiction and founder of Scientology (1911-1986)

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

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

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He determined at once, even supposing he might be premature as regarded the property, to have the satisfaction of causing the Boxalls sharp uneasiness at least.

a unit of instruction

From this reading He would teach her, and him too, a lesson.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

take in marriage

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He determined at once, even supposing he might be premature as regarded the property, to have the satisfaction of causing the Boxalls sharp uneasiness at least.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men

From this reading His son would not have dared to go against his wishes but for the enticements of "that minx," in the confidence that her uncle's property was about to be hers.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

on one occasion

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

born after a gestation period of less than the normal time

From this reading He determined at once, even supposing he might be premature as regarded the property, to have the satisfaction of causing the Boxalls sharp uneasiness at least.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading He determined at once, even supposing he might be premature as regarded the property, to have the satisfaction of causing the Boxalls sharp uneasiness at least.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading He determined at once, even supposing he might be premature as regarded the property, to have the satisfaction of causing the Boxalls sharp uneasiness at least.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading He determined at once, even supposing he might be premature as regarded the property, to have the satisfaction of causing the Boxalls sharp uneasiness at least.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading He determined at once, even supposing he might be premature as regarded the property, to have the satisfaction of causing the Boxalls sharp uneasiness at least.

term of address for a man

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

a male human offspring

From this reading His son would not have dared to go against his wishes but for the enticements of "that minx," in the confidence that her uncle's property was about to be hers.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading He determined at once, even supposing he might be premature as regarded the property, to have the satisfaction of causing the Boxalls sharp uneasiness at least.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading He would teach her, and him too, a lesson.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

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

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

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

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He would teach her, and him too, a lesson.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading His son would not have dared to go against his wishes but for the enticements of "that minx," in the confidence that her uncle's property was about to be hers.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading He determined at once, even supposing he might be premature as regarded the property, to have the satisfaction of causing the Boxalls sharp uneasiness at least.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

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

From this reading His son would not have dared to go against his wishes but for the enticements of "that minx," in the confidence that her uncle's property was about to be hers.

at the time that

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading His son would not have dared to go against his wishes but for the enticements of "that minx," in the confidence that her uncle's property was about to be hers.

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From this reading When Mr. Worboise found that Thomas did not return that night, he concluded at once that he had made up his mind to thwart him in his now cherished plan, to refuse the daughter of Sir Jonathan Hubbard, and marry the girl whom his father disliked.

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

From this reading His son would not have dared to go against his wishes but for the enticements of "that minx," in the confidence that her uncle's property was about to be hers.