used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “If ye had been of my name I would not have taken a denial,” he said.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
cannot
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From this reading “No, my lord Duke, I cannot go home,” she said, with a courtesy so respectful that his Grace could only take refuge in the recollection that she was not his clanswoman.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
clanswomannoun
a member of a clan
From this reading “No, my lord Duke, I cannot go home,” she said, with a courtesy so respectful that his Grace could only take refuge in the recollection that she was not his clanswoman.
coerceverbUS /koʊˈɜːrs/
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading “No, my lord Duke, I cannot go home,” she said, with a courtesy so respectful that his Grace could only take refuge in the recollection that she was not his clanswoman.
denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading “If ye had been of my name I would not have taken a denial,” he said.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
one or the other of two
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
divisible by two
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Kirsteen stood quite firm.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “No, my lord Duke, I cannot go home,” she said, with a courtesy so respectful that his Grace could only take refuge in the recollection that she was not his clanswoman.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “No, my lord Duke, I cannot go home,” she said, with a courtesy so respectful that his Grace could only take refuge in the recollection that she was not his clanswoman.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “If ye had been of my name I would not have taken a denial,” he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If ye had been of my name I would not have taken a denial,” he said.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “No, my lord Duke, I cannot go home,” she said, with a courtesy so respectful that his Grace could only take refuge in the recollection that she was not his clanswoman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If ye had been of my name I would not have taken a denial,” he said.
of great significance or value
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
Kirsteen
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From this reading Kirsteen stood quite firm.
Kirsteen's
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From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “No, my lord Duke, I cannot go home,” she said, with a courtesy so respectful that his Grace could only take refuge in the recollection that she was not his clanswoman.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “No, my lord Duke, I cannot go home,” she said, with a courtesy so respectful that his Grace could only take refuge in the recollection that she was not his clanswoman.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “If ye had been of my name I would not have taken a denial,” he said.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, my lord Duke, I cannot go home,” she said, with a courtesy so respectful that his Grace could only take refuge in the recollection that she was not his clanswoman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
and nothing more
From this reading “No, my lord Duke, I cannot go home,” she said, with a courtesy so respectful that his Grace could only take refuge in the recollection that she was not his clanswoman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
PassiveadjectiveUS /ˈpæsɪv/
lacking in energy or will
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading “No, my lord Duke, I cannot go home,” she said, with a courtesy so respectful that his Grace could only take refuge in the recollection that she was not his clanswoman.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading “No, my lord Duke, I cannot go home,” she said, with a courtesy so respectful that his Grace could only take refuge in the recollection that she was not his clanswoman.
reservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading “No, my lord Duke, I cannot go home,” she said, with a courtesy so respectful that his Grace could only take refuge in the recollection that she was not his clanswoman.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “No, my lord Duke, I cannot go home,” she said, with a courtesy so respectful that his Grace could only take refuge in the recollection that she was not his clanswoman.
sanctionedadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋkʃənd/
conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “No, my lord Duke, I cannot go home,” she said, with a courtesy so respectful that his Grace could only take refuge in the recollection that she was not his clanswoman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “No, my lord Duke, I cannot go home,” she said, with a courtesy so respectful that his Grace could only take refuge in the recollection that she was not his clanswoman.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Kirsteen stood quite firm.
superiorsnounUS /suːˈpɪriərz/
plural of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
carry out
From this reading “No, my lord Duke, I cannot go home,” she said, with a courtesy so respectful that his Grace could only take refuge in the recollection that she was not his clanswoman.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading “If ye had been of my name I would not have taken a denial,” he said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “No, my lord Duke, I cannot go home,” she said, with a courtesy so respectful that his Grace could only take refuge in the recollection that she was not his clanswoman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
precisely as stated
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No, my lord Duke, I cannot go home,” she said, with a courtesy so respectful that his Grace could only take refuge in the recollection that she was not his clanswoman.
at the time that
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
which person or people
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Passive resistance is a great power, and even when a child says “I will not,” it is policy on the part of his superiors to be quite sure of their power either to convince or coerce before entering upon any controversy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “No, my lord Duke, I cannot go home,” she said, with a courtesy so respectful that his Grace could only take refuge in the recollection that she was not his clanswoman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “If ye had been of my name I would not have taken a denial,” he said.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “If ye had been of my name I would not have taken a denial,” he said.
but in spite of that
From this reading In view of this important reservation, the arrangements made and sanctioned by Duke and Duchess, and feebly but faithfully supported by Miss Jean--who had become fully sensible of the value to herself of Kirsteen’s services, yet could not but back up the higher authorities--did not come to very much.
