Chapter XVII

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

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

plural of “affront” — a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

From this reading Such attempts not only met with no favor from her, but were perverted in her crabbed mind into fresh affronts or injuries.

(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 ALL IS FOR THE BEST IN THE BEST OF WORLDS.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

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

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

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

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

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

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Such attempts not only met with no favor from her, but were perverted in her crabbed mind into fresh affronts or injuries.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

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

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading ALL IS FOR THE BEST IN THE BEST OF WORLDS.

a youthful male person

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

in a corresponding manner

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

annoyed and irritable

From this reading Such attempts not only met with no favor from her, but were perverted in her crabbed mind into fresh affronts or injuries.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

an orgiastic festival in ancient Greece in honor of Dionysus (= Bacchus)

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

plural of “dune” — a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

promote over another

From this reading Such attempts not only met with no favor from her, but were perverted in her crabbed mind into fresh affronts or injuries.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ALL IS FOR THE BEST IN THE BEST OF WORLDS.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Such attempts not only met with no favor from her, but were perverted in her crabbed mind into fresh affronts or injuries.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Such attempts not only met with no favor from her, but were perverted in her crabbed mind into fresh affronts or injuries.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

having received what was desired

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

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

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

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

From this reading Such attempts not only met with no favor from her, but were perverted in her crabbed mind into fresh affronts or injuries.

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

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

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

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

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

From this reading ALL IS FOR THE BEST IN THE BEST OF WORLDS.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Such attempts not only met with no favor from her, but were perverted in her crabbed mind into fresh affronts or injuries.

a state of active curiosity

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Such attempts not only met with no favor from her, but were perverted in her crabbed mind into fresh affronts or injuries.

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

From this reading ALL IS FOR THE BEST IN THE BEST OF WORLDS.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

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

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha; she saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general Holofernes

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

enlarged to an abnormal degree

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

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

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Such attempts not only met with no favor from her, but were perverted in her crabbed mind into fresh affronts or injuries.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

reduced to the smallest possible size or amount or degree

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

naughtily or annoyingly playful

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

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

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

not any; not one

From this reading Such attempts not only met with no favor from her, but were perverted in her crabbed mind into fresh affronts or injuries.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ALL IS FOR THE BEST IN THE BEST OF WORLDS.

and nothing more

From this reading Such attempts not only met with no favor from her, but were perverted in her crabbed mind into fresh affronts or injuries.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Such attempts not only met with no favor from her, but were perverted in her crabbed mind into fresh affronts or injuries.

above and across; more than

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

(used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes

From this reading Such attempts not only met with no favor from her, but were perverted in her crabbed mind into fresh affronts or injuries.

with little or no delay

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

pay back

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

a mild rebuke or criticism

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

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

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

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

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such attempts not only met with no favor from her, but were perverted in her crabbed mind into fresh affronts or injuries.

a state of acute pain

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

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

From this reading ALL IS FOR THE BEST IN THE BEST OF WORLDS.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

the quality of failing to be considerate of others

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

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

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

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

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Judith returned to the cottage of Mr. Menaida, troubled in mind, for Aunt Dunes had been greatly incensed at the taking of the tobacco by Jamie, and not correspondingly gratified by the return of it so promptly by Judith.

lacking in value or merit

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

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

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Such attempts not only met with no favor from her, but were perverted in her crabbed mind into fresh affronts or injuries.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

which person or people

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Such attempts not only met with no favor from her, but were perverted in her crabbed mind into fresh affronts or injuries.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.

plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading ALL IS FOR THE BEST IN THE BEST OF WORLDS.

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

From this reading That the theft of Jamie would not have been discovered had not Judith spoken of it and brought back what had been taken, was made of no account by Aunt Dionysia; she attacked Judith with sharp reproach for allowing the boy to be mischievous, for indulging him and suffering him to run into danger through his inquisitiveness and thoughtlessness.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Miss Trevisa was a woman who magnified and resented any wrong done, but minimized and passed over as unworthy of notice whatever was generous, and every attempt made to repay an evil.