Chapter XVII

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

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

anew

From this reading He was up again, cheerful and full of energy in the morning, ready for his mission.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

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From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

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From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

(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 If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

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

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

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

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

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

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

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

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

cause to be bored

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

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From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading He was up again, cheerful and full of energy in the morning, ready for his mission.

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading He was up again, cheerful and full of energy in the morning, ready for his mission.

divisible by two

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

at any time

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

a barrier that serves to enclose an area

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He was up again, cheerful and full of energy in the morning, ready for his mission.

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

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

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

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

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

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

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

From this reading He was up again, cheerful and full of energy in the morning, ready for his mission.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

rash impulsiveness

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

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

From this reading He was up again, cheerful and full of energy in the morning, ready for his mission.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

not liable to or capable of change

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

full of life and energy

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

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

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading He was up again, cheerful and full of energy in the morning, ready for his mission.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He was up again, cheerful and full of energy in the morning, ready for his mission.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

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From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

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

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

the possibility of future success

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He was up again, cheerful and full of energy in the morning, ready for his mission.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

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

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

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

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

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

From this reading He was up again, cheerful and full of energy in the morning, ready for his mission.

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

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He was up again, cheerful and full of energy in the morning, ready for his mission.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

a message informing of danger

From this reading As it happened, Aunt Agatha received at the breakfast-table the usual invariable letter containing a solemn warning against Captain Percival, and she was affected by it, as she could not help always being affected; and the evident commotion it excited in the party was such that Mr. Penrose could not but notice it.

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

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

at the time that

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

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

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

which person or people

From this reading When he insisted upon knowing what it was, he was met by what was, in reality, very skilful fencing on Miss Seton's part, who was not destitute altogether of female skill and art; but Aunt Agatha's defence was made useless by the impetuosity of Winnie, who scorned disguise.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

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

From this reading Mr. Penrose, however, was not a man of very lively feelings, and bore no malice against Winnie for her defiance, nor even against Mary, to whom he had been so cruel, which was more difficult.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.

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

From this reading If Winnie began the world without something to live upon, or with any prospect of ever being a burden on her friends, at all events it would not be his fault.