used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
(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 Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
in addition
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
AngusnounUS /ˈæŋɡəs/
Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "I know that, but you won't want him to reward iniquity, and--" "Oh, Maud is not so bad as that."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I know that, but you won't want him to reward iniquity, and--" "Oh, Maud is not so bad as that."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "However," said the Cheap-jack, "YOU made the promise, and not Mr. Herries, therefore if he refuses, Miss Tedder can say nothing."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
Cheap-jacknoun
a seller of shoddy goods
From this reading "However," said the Cheap-jack, "YOU made the promise, and not Mr. Herries, therefore if he refuses, Miss Tedder can say nothing."
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Angus will do what I want," replied the girl, quickly.
Elspeth
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From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
extortedverbUS /ekˈstɔːrtɪd/
past form of “extort” — obtain through intimidation
From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
a young female
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "However," said the Cheap-jack, "YOU made the promise, and not Mr. Herries, therefore if he refuses, Miss Tedder can say nothing."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
Herries
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From this reading "However," said the Cheap-jack, "YOU made the promise, and not Mr. Herries, therefore if he refuses, Miss Tedder can say nothing."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I know that, but you won't want him to reward iniquity, and--" "Oh, Maud is not so bad as that."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "However," said the Cheap-jack, "YOU made the promise, and not Mr. Herries, therefore if he refuses, Miss Tedder can say nothing."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Angus will do what I want," replied the girl, quickly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
iniquitynounUS /ˌɪˈnɪkwɪti/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading "I know that, but you won't want him to reward iniquity, and--" "Oh, Maud is not so bad as that."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know that, but you won't want him to reward iniquity, and--" "Oh, Maud is not so bad as that."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know that, but you won't want him to reward iniquity, and--" "Oh, Maud is not so bad as that."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "However," said the Cheap-jack, "YOU made the promise, and not Mr. Herries, therefore if he refuses, Miss Tedder can say nothing."
Maud
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From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "However," said the Cheap-jack, "YOU made the promise, and not Mr. Herries, therefore if he refuses, Miss Tedder can say nothing."
not any; not one
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "However," said the Cheap-jack, "YOU made the promise, and not Mr. Herries, therefore if he refuses, Miss Tedder can say nothing."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "I know that, but you won't want him to reward iniquity, and--" "Oh, Maud is not so bad as that."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
with speed
From this reading "Angus will do what I want," replied the girl, quickly.
on the contrary
From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading "However," said the Cheap-jack, "YOU made the promise, and not Mr. Herries, therefore if he refuses, Miss Tedder can say nothing."
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Angus will do what I want," replied the girl, quickly.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading "I know that, but you won't want him to reward iniquity, and--" "Oh, Maud is not so bad as that."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "However," said the Cheap-jack, "YOU made the promise, and not Mr. Herries, therefore if he refuses, Miss Tedder can say nothing."
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
express in words
From this reading "However," said the Cheap-jack, "YOU made the promise, and not Mr. Herries, therefore if he refuses, Miss Tedder can say nothing."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I know that, but you won't want him to reward iniquity, and--" "Oh, Maud is not so bad as that."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
Sweetlips
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From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
Tedder
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From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading "However," said the Cheap-jack, "YOU made the promise, and not Mr. Herries, therefore if he refuses, Miss Tedder can say nothing."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elspeth lost no time in relating to Kind all that she had heard from Maud, and also confessed that she had promised the girl half her father's fortune if she saved Angus.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Angus will do what I want," replied the girl, quickly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Angus will do what I want," replied the girl, quickly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sweetlips was rather annoyed that such a promise had been extorted,--which it really had been,--as Miss Tedder certainly did not deserve one single penny.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Angus will do what I want," replied the girl, quickly.
won't
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From this reading "I know that, but you won't want him to reward iniquity, and--" "Oh, Maud is not so bad as that."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "However," said the Cheap-jack, "YOU made the promise, and not Mr. Herries, therefore if he refuses, Miss Tedder can say nothing."
