Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading After breakfast, and before Arthur Peachey’s departure for business, there had been a scene of violent quarrel between him and his wife.

an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

possessive form of “ada” — an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia

From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.

cause great unhappiness for; distress

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

later than; following

From this reading After breakfast, and before Arthur Peachey’s departure for business, there had been a scene of violent quarrel between him and his wife.

plural of “ailment” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

(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 This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

-ing form of “allege” — report or maintain

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

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

From this reading After breakfast, and before Arthur Peachey’s departure for business, there had been a scene of violent quarrel between him and his wife.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading After breakfast, and before Arthur Peachey’s departure for business, there had been a scene of violent quarrel between him and his wife.

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

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

heard or perceptible by the ear

From this reading Hence the outbreak of strife, signalled by furious shrill voices, audible to Beatrice and Fanny as they sat in the room beneath.

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

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading Hence the outbreak of strife, signalled by furious shrill voices, audible to Beatrice and Fanny as they sat in the room beneath.

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From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After breakfast, and before Arthur Peachey’s departure for business, there had been a scene of violent quarrel between him and his wife.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading After breakfast, and before Arthur Peachey’s departure for business, there had been a scene of violent quarrel between him and his wife.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Hence the outbreak of strife, signalled by furious shrill voices, audible to Beatrice and Fanny as they sat in the room beneath.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading After breakfast, and before Arthur Peachey’s departure for business, there had been a scene of violent quarrel between him and his wife.

not using intelligence

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading After breakfast, and before Arthur Peachey’s departure for business, there had been a scene of violent quarrel between him and his wife.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading After breakfast, and before Arthur Peachey’s departure for business, there had been a scene of violent quarrel between him and his wife.

past form of “butter” — spread butter on

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

the act of departing

From this reading After breakfast, and before Arthur Peachey’s departure for business, there had been a scene of violent quarrel between him and his wife.

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

From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.

past form of “disobey” — refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

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From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading Hence the outbreak of strife, signalled by furious shrill voices, audible to Beatrice and Fanny as they sat in the room beneath.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After breakfast, and before Arthur Peachey’s departure for business, there had been a scene of violent quarrel between him and his wife.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Hence the outbreak of strife, signalled by furious shrill voices, audible to Beatrice and Fanny as they sat in the room beneath.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

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

From this reading After breakfast, and before Arthur Peachey’s departure for business, there had been a scene of violent quarrel between him and his wife.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

to a considerable degree

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

a lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.

for this reason

From this reading Hence the outbreak of strife, signalled by furious shrill voices, audible to Beatrice and Fanny as they sat in the room beneath.

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

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

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

From this reading After breakfast, and before Arthur Peachey’s departure for business, there had been a scene of violent quarrel between him and his wife.

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

From this reading After breakfast, and before Arthur Peachey’s departure for business, there had been a scene of violent quarrel between him and his wife.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

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

From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.

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

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

disinclined to work or exertion

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

in an insolent manner

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

for more time

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

a form of address for a man

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

absolutely essential

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

not any; not one

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.

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

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After breakfast, and before Arthur Peachey’s departure for business, there had been a scene of violent quarrel between him and his wife.

violating or tending to violate or offend against

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading Hence the outbreak of strife, signalled by furious shrill voices, audible to Beatrice and Fanny as they sat in the room beneath.

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From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.

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

From this reading After breakfast, and before Arthur Peachey’s departure for business, there had been a scene of violent quarrel between him and his wife.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

an angry dispute

From this reading After breakfast, and before Arthur Peachey’s departure for business, there had been a scene of violent quarrel between him and his wife.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Hence the outbreak of strife, signalled by furious shrill voices, audible to Beatrice and Fanny as they sat in the room beneath.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Hence the outbreak of strife, signalled by furious shrill voices, audible to Beatrice and Fanny as they sat in the room beneath.

except for; apart from

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading After breakfast, and before Arthur Peachey’s departure for business, there had been a scene of violent quarrel between him and his wife.

the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.

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

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading Hence the outbreak of strife, signalled by furious shrill voices, audible to Beatrice and Fanny as they sat in the room beneath.

inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs

From this reading Hence the outbreak of strife, signalled by furious shrill voices, audible to Beatrice and Fanny as they sat in the room beneath.

to a great degree

From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.

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

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading Hence the outbreak of strife, signalled by furious shrill voices, audible to Beatrice and Fanny as they sat in the room beneath.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.

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

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

in or at that place or location

From this reading After breakfast, and before Arthur Peachey’s departure for business, there had been a scene of violent quarrel between him and his wife.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Hence the outbreak of strife, signalled by furious shrill voices, audible to Beatrice and Fanny as they sat in the room beneath.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.

up to a particular time

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

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

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

make brown and crisp by heating

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

not bound by shackles and chains

From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading After breakfast, and before Arthur Peachey’s departure for business, there had been a scene of violent quarrel between him and his wife.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Hence the outbreak of strife, signalled by furious shrill voices, audible to Beatrice and Fanny as they sat in the room beneath.

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

From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.

a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous

From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.

at the time that

From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.

in or at the place that

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading After breakfast, and before Arthur Peachey’s departure for business, there had been a scene of violent quarrel between him and his wife.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It took place in the bed-room, where, as usual save on Sunday morning, Ada consumed her strong tea and heavily buttered toast; the state of her health--she had frequent ailments, more or less genuine, such as afflict the indolent and brainless type of woman--made it necessary for her to repose till a late hour.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading This morning it had been announced to him that the nurse-girl, Emma, could no longer be tolerated; she was making herself offensive to her mistress, had spoken insolently, disobeyed orders, and worst of all, defended herself by alleging orders from Mr. Peachey.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada’s heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child.