Chapter XXV · The Blackmailer Baffled

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

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

anew

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Having a dangerous secret of his own, which would be sure to come to light if he proceeded openly against her, he found himself in a quandary.

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

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

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

From this reading Pansy’s dauntless bravery and defiance had certainly staggered his bold courage, and he began to fear that he was not going to receive such a windfall as he had expected from Pansy’s secret.

people who are frustrated and perplexed

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

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

From this reading Having a dangerous secret of his own, which would be sure to come to light if he proceeded openly against her, he found himself in a quandary.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Pansy’s dauntless bravery and defiance had certainly staggered his bold courage, and he began to fear that he was not going to receive such a windfall as he had expected from Pansy’s secret.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Who would have believed that she would openly defy me, and deny her identity?

-ing form of “blackmail” — exert pressure on someone through threats

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

fearless and daring

From this reading Pansy’s dauntless bravery and defiance had certainly staggered his bold courage, and he began to fear that he was not going to receive such a windfall as he had expected from Pansy’s secret.

goods or money obtained illegally

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Pansy’s dauntless bravery and defiance had certainly staggered his bold courage, and he began to fear that he was not going to receive such a windfall as he had expected from Pansy’s secret.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Pansy’s dauntless bravery and defiance had certainly staggered his bold courage, and he began to fear that he was not going to receive such a windfall as he had expected from Pansy’s secret.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Having a dangerous secret of his own, which would be sure to come to light if he proceeded openly against her, he found himself in a quandary.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Pansy’s dauntless bravery and defiance had certainly staggered his bold courage, and he began to fear that he was not going to receive such a windfall as he had expected from Pansy’s secret.

extreme greed for material wealth

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Having a dangerous secret of his own, which would be sure to come to light if he proceeded openly against her, he found himself in a quandary.

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

From this reading Pansy’s dauntless bravery and defiance had certainly staggered his bold courage, and he began to fear that he was not going to receive such a windfall as he had expected from Pansy’s secret.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading Pansy’s dauntless bravery and defiance had certainly staggered his bold courage, and he began to fear that he was not going to receive such a windfall as he had expected from Pansy’s secret.

resist or confront with resistance

From this reading Who would have believed that she would openly defy me, and deny her identity?

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading Who would have believed that she would openly defy me, and deny her identity?

in or to another place

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Pansy’s dauntless bravery and defiance had certainly staggered his bold courage, and he began to fear that he was not going to receive such a windfall as he had expected from Pansy’s secret.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Pansy’s dauntless bravery and defiance had certainly staggered his bold courage, and he began to fear that he was not going to receive such a windfall as he had expected from Pansy’s secret.

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From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

set up or found

From this reading Having a dangerous secret of his own, which would be sure to come to light if he proceeded openly against her, he found himself in a quandary.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Pansy’s dauntless bravery and defiance had certainly staggered his bold courage, and he began to fear that he was not going to receive such a windfall as he had expected from Pansy’s secret.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

the act of departing

From this reading Pansy’s dauntless bravery and defiance had certainly staggered his bold courage, and he began to fear that he was not going to receive such a windfall as he had expected from Pansy’s secret.

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

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Who would have believed that she would openly defy me, and deny her identity?

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having a dangerous secret of his own, which would be sure to come to light if he proceeded openly against her, he found himself in a quandary.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

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

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Having a dangerous secret of his own, which would be sure to come to light if he proceeded openly against her, he found himself in a quandary.

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

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading Who would have believed that she would openly defy me, and deny her identity?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Having a dangerous secret of his own, which would be sure to come to light if he proceeded openly against her, he found himself in a quandary.

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

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Having a dangerous secret of his own, which would be sure to come to light if he proceeded openly against her, he found himself in a quandary.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “The plucky little wretch!

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Who would have believed that she would openly defy me, and deny her identity?

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

in an open way

From this reading Having a dangerous secret of his own, which would be sure to come to light if he proceeded openly against her, he found himself in a quandary.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Having a dangerous secret of his own, which would be sure to come to light if he proceeded openly against her, he found himself in a quandary.

large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

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

From this reading Pansy’s dauntless bravery and defiance had certainly staggered his bold courage, and he began to fear that he was not going to receive such a windfall as he had expected from Pansy’s secret.

marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited

From this reading “The plucky little wretch!

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Having a dangerous secret of his own, which would be sure to come to light if he proceeded openly against her, he found himself in a quandary.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading Having a dangerous secret of his own, which would be sure to come to light if he proceeded openly against her, he found himself in a quandary.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Pansy’s dauntless bravery and defiance had certainly staggered his bold courage, and he began to fear that he was not going to receive such a windfall as he had expected from Pansy’s secret.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Pansy’s dauntless bravery and defiance had certainly staggered his bold courage, and he began to fear that he was not going to receive such a windfall as he had expected from Pansy’s secret.

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

From this reading Who would have believed that she would openly defy me, and deny her identity?

that is looked for

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading Pansy’s dauntless bravery and defiance had certainly staggered his bold courage, and he began to fear that he was not going to receive such a windfall as he had expected from Pansy’s secret.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Pansy’s dauntless bravery and defiance had certainly staggered his bold courage, and he began to fear that he was not going to receive such a windfall as he had expected from Pansy’s secret.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Having a dangerous secret of his own, which would be sure to come to light if he proceeded openly against her, he found himself in a quandary.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

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

From this reading “The plucky little wretch!

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

From this reading Pansy’s dauntless bravery and defiance had certainly staggered his bold courage, and he began to fear that he was not going to receive such a windfall as he had expected from Pansy’s secret.

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

From this reading Pansy’s dauntless bravery and defiance had certainly staggered his bold courage, and he began to fear that he was not going to receive such a windfall as he had expected from Pansy’s secret.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Having a dangerous secret of his own, which would be sure to come to light if he proceeded openly against her, he found himself in a quandary.

which person or people

From this reading Who would have believed that she would openly defy me, and deny her identity?

fruit that has fallen from the tree

From this reading Pansy’s dauntless bravery and defiance had certainly staggered his bold courage, and he began to fear that he was not going to receive such a windfall as he had expected from Pansy’s secret.

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

From this reading Mr. Finley had left Pansy and sought his home again in a tempest of fury and baffled cupidity, realizing fully that his scheme of blackmailing her would not succeed, and that he must look elsewhere for booty.

performs some wicked deed

From this reading “The plucky little wretch!