used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Why she imagined that her cousin stood in her way, she scarcely knew herself, except that she felt by instinct, that there was a superiority about her, which placed herself in a lower position.
adoptingverbUS /əˈdɑːptɪŋ/
-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
(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 O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Why she imagined that her cousin stood in her way, she scarcely knew herself, except that she felt by instinct, that there was a superiority about her, which placed herself in a lower position.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Why she imagined that her cousin stood in her way, she scarcely knew herself, except that she felt by instinct, that there was a superiority about her, which placed herself in a lower position.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
dependent's
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From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
engrafted
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From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
envenomed
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From this reading O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
apart from; not including
From this reading Why she imagined that her cousin stood in her way, she scarcely knew herself, except that she felt by instinct, that there was a superiority about her, which placed herself in a lower position.
expediencynounUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/
the quality of being suited to the end in view
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
provide as food
From this reading O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Why she imagined that her cousin stood in her way, she scarcely knew herself, except that she felt by instinct, that there was a superiority about her, which placed herself in a lower position.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Why she imagined that her cousin stood in her way, she scarcely knew herself, except that she felt by instinct, that there was a superiority about her, which placed herself in a lower position.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
hissverbUS /hɪs/
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Why she imagined that her cousin stood in her way, she scarcely knew herself, except that she felt by instinct, that there was a superiority about her, which placed herself in a lower position.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
insolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Why she imagined that her cousin stood in her way, she scarcely knew herself, except that she felt by instinct, that there was a superiority about her, which placed herself in a lower position.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
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 Why she imagined that her cousin stood in her way, she scarcely knew herself, except that she felt by instinct, that there was a superiority about her, which placed herself in a lower position.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Why she imagined that her cousin stood in her way, she scarcely knew herself, except that she felt by instinct, that there was a superiority about her, which placed herself in a lower position.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
not any; not one
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
parryverbUS /ˈperi/
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
a human being
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Why she imagined that her cousin stood in her way, she scarcely knew herself, except that she felt by instinct, that there was a superiority about her, which placed herself in a lower position.
POLLOK
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From this reading POLLOK.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Why she imagined that her cousin stood in her way, she scarcely knew herself, except that she felt by instinct, that there was a superiority about her, which placed herself in a lower position.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
right'snounUS /raɪts/
possessive form of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
only a very short time before
From this reading Why she imagined that her cousin stood in her way, she scarcely knew herself, except that she felt by instinct, that there was a superiority about her, which placed herself in a lower position.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
snakesnounUS /sneɪks/
plural of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Why she imagined that her cousin stood in her way, she scarcely knew herself, except that she felt by instinct, that there was a superiority about her, which placed herself in a lower position.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading Why she imagined that her cousin stood in her way, she scarcely knew herself, except that she felt by instinct, that there was a superiority about her, which placed herself in a lower position.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Why she imagined that her cousin stood in her way, she scarcely knew herself, except that she felt by instinct, that there was a superiority about her, which placed herself in a lower position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
Villars
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From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Villars attempted, but in vain, to parry her angry threats--for Caroline was a stranger to the early discipline, which makes a person submit to what is right, for right's sake--and her mother's doctrine of expediency was too deeply engrafted in her disposition, to allow of her adopting any other rule of conduct.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Why she imagined that her cousin stood in her way, she scarcely knew herself, except that she felt by instinct, that there was a superiority about her, which placed herself in a lower position.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Caroline had no sooner returned from the ride, which had been to her full of disappointment, than she went to her mother, and begged her to find a remedy for, what she termed, their dependent's insolence.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why she imagined that her cousin stood in her way, she scarcely knew herself, except that she felt by instinct, that there was a superiority about her, which placed herself in a lower position.
in the company of; together with
From this reading O, envy! hide thy bosom, hide it deep: A thousand snakes, with black envenomed mouths, Rest there, and hiss, and feed through all thy heart!
