Chapter II

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

From this reading In reality she was not devoid of imaginative insight; it was simply that her anxiety to prove a success permitted her better judgment to be overborne by the Colonel's boisterous manner.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

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

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading In reality she was not devoid of imaginative insight; it was simply that her anxiety to prove a success permitted her better judgment to be overborne by the Colonel's boisterous manner.

any thing at all

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

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

From this reading True enough, Jimbo's mother had given her rather different instructions as to the treatment of the boy, but she mistook the soldier's bluster for authority, and deemed it best to obey him.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading True enough, Jimbo's mother had given her rather different instructions as to the treatment of the boy, but she mistook the soldier's bluster for authority, and deemed it best to obey him.

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

From this reading In reality she was not devoid of imaginative insight; it was simply that her anxiety to prove a success permitted her better judgment to be overborne by the Colonel's boisterous manner.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading In reality she was not devoid of imaginative insight; it was simply that her anxiety to prove a success permitted her better judgment to be overborne by the Colonel's boisterous manner.

noisy confusion and turbulence

From this reading True enough, Jimbo's mother had given her rather different instructions as to the treatment of the boy, but she mistook the soldier's bluster for authority, and deemed it best to obey him.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading In reality she was not devoid of imaginative insight; it was simply that her anxiety to prove a success permitted her better judgment to be overborne by the Colonel's boisterous manner.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It was her first "place"; and by "nonsense" they both understood imagination.

a youthful male person

From this reading True enough, Jimbo's mother had given her rather different instructions as to the treatment of the boy, but she mistook the soldier's bluster for authority, and deemed it best to obey him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading True enough, Jimbo's mother had given her rather different instructions as to the treatment of the boy, but she mistook the soldier's bluster for authority, and deemed it best to obey him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was her first "place"; and by "nonsense" they both understood imagination.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading In reality she was not devoid of imaginative insight; it was simply that her anxiety to prove a success permitted her better judgment to be overborne by the Colonel's boisterous manner.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading True enough, Jimbo's mother had given her rather different instructions as to the treatment of the boy, but she mistook the soldier's bluster for authority, and deemed it best to obey him.

completely wanting or lacking

From this reading In reality she was not devoid of imaginative insight; it was simply that her anxiety to prove a success permitted her better judgment to be overborne by the Colonel's boisterous manner.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading True enough, Jimbo's mother had given her rather different instructions as to the treatment of the boy, but she mistook the soldier's bluster for authority, and deemed it best to obey him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading True enough, Jimbo's mother had given her rather different instructions as to the treatment of the boy, but she mistook the soldier's bluster for authority, and deemed it best to obey him.

apart from; not including

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was her first "place"; and by "nonsense" they both understood imagination.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading True enough, Jimbo's mother had given her rather different instructions as to the treatment of the boy, but she mistook the soldier's bluster for authority, and deemed it best to obey him.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading True enough, Jimbo's mother had given her rather different instructions as to the treatment of the boy, but she mistook the soldier's bluster for authority, and deemed it best to obey him.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

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

From this reading True enough, Jimbo's mother had given her rather different instructions as to the treatment of the boy, but she mistook the soldier's bluster for authority, and deemed it best to obey him.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

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

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

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

From this reading True enough, Jimbo's mother had given her rather different instructions as to the treatment of the boy, but she mistook the soldier's bluster for authority, and deemed it best to obey him.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading It was her first "place"; and by "nonsense" they both understood imagination.

(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

From this reading In reality she was not devoid of imaginative insight; it was simply that her anxiety to prove a success permitted her better judgment to be overborne by the Colonel's boisterous manner.

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

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

clear or deep perception of a situation

From this reading In reality she was not devoid of imaginative insight; it was simply that her anxiety to prove a success permitted her better judgment to be overborne by the Colonel's boisterous manner.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading True enough, Jimbo's mother had given her rather different instructions as to the treatment of the boy, but she mistook the soldier's bluster for authority, and deemed it best to obey him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

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From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading In reality she was not devoid of imaginative insight; it was simply that her anxiety to prove a success permitted her better judgment to be overborne by the Colonel's boisterous manner.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In reality she was not devoid of imaginative insight; it was simply that her anxiety to prove a success permitted her better judgment to be overborne by the Colonel's boisterous manner.

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

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading This was her first mistake.

inflected form of “mistake” — identify incorrectly

From this reading True enough, Jimbo's mother had given her rather different instructions as to the treatment of the boy, but she mistook the soldier's bluster for authority, and deemed it best to obey him.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading True enough, Jimbo's mother had given her rather different instructions as to the treatment of the boy, but she mistook the soldier's bluster for authority, and deemed it best to obey him.

not any; not one

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

a message that seems to convey no meaning

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In reality she was not devoid of imaginative insight; it was simply that her anxiety to prove a success permitted her better judgment to be overborne by the Colonel's boisterous manner.

be obedient to

From this reading True enough, Jimbo's mother had given her rather different instructions as to the treatment of the boy, but she mistook the soldier's bluster for authority, and deemed it best to obey him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

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

From this reading In reality she was not devoid of imaginative insight; it was simply that her anxiety to prove a success permitted her better judgment to be overborne by the Colonel's boisterous manner.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading In reality she was not devoid of imaginative insight; it was simply that her anxiety to prove a success permitted her better judgment to be overborne by the Colonel's boisterous manner.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading In reality she was not devoid of imaginative insight; it was simply that her anxiety to prove a success permitted her better judgment to be overborne by the Colonel's boisterous manner.

on the contrary

From this reading True enough, Jimbo's mother had given her rather different instructions as to the treatment of the boy, but she mistook the soldier's bluster for authority, and deemed it best to obey him.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading In reality she was not devoid of imaginative insight; it was simply that her anxiety to prove a success permitted her better judgment to be overborne by the Colonel's boisterous manner.

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

From this reading True enough, Jimbo's mother had given her rather different instructions as to the treatment of the boy, but she mistook the soldier's bluster for authority, and deemed it best to obey him.

and nothing more

From this reading In reality she was not devoid of imaginative insight; it was simply that her anxiety to prove a success permitted her better judgment to be overborne by the Colonel's boisterous manner.

possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading True enough, Jimbo's mother had given her rather different instructions as to the treatment of the boy, but she mistook the soldier's bluster for authority, and deemed it best to obey him.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading In reality she was not devoid of imaginative insight; it was simply that her anxiety to prove a success permitted her better judgment to be overborne by the Colonel's boisterous manner.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In reality she was not devoid of imaginative insight; it was simply that her anxiety to prove a success permitted her better judgment to be overborne by the Colonel's boisterous manner.

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

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

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

From this reading It was her first "place"; and by "nonsense" they both understood imagination.

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

From this reading This was her first mistake.

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

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading True enough, Jimbo's mother had given her rather different instructions as to the treatment of the boy, but she mistook the soldier's bluster for authority, and deemed it best to obey him.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True enough, Jimbo's mother had given her rather different instructions as to the treatment of the boy, but she mistook the soldier's bluster for authority, and deemed it best to obey him.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading It was her first "place"; and by "nonsense" they both understood imagination.

precisely as stated

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.

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

From this reading It was her first "place"; and by "nonsense" they both understood imagination.

which person or people

From this reading MISS LAKE COMES--AND GOES The conversation took place suddenly one afternoon, and no one knew anything about it except the two who took part in it: the Colonel asked the governess to try and knock the nonsense out of Jimbo's head, and the governess promised eagerly to do her very best.