Chapter XXV

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

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

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading One day she thought she would venture to ask Sir Malcolm's permission.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

a Scottish word

From this reading FOR "AULD LANG SYNE."

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

power to direct or determine

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

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

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day she thought she would venture to ask Sir Malcolm's permission.

possessive form of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FOR "AULD LANG SYNE."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

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

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

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

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

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

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

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

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

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From this reading FOR "AULD LANG SYNE."

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading Still she longed to see Mr. Standish.

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From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

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From this reading One day she thought she would venture to ask Sir Malcolm's permission.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

-ing form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Still she longed to see Mr. Standish.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day she thought she would venture to ask Sir Malcolm's permission.

above and across; more than

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

approval to do something

From this reading One day she thought she would venture to ask Sir Malcolm's permission.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

past form of “preclude” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Still she longed to see Mr. Standish.

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

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

term of address for a man

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

English colonist in America; leader of the Pilgrims in the early days of the Plymouth Colony (1584-1656)

From this reading Still she longed to see Mr. Standish.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still she longed to see Mr. Standish.

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From this reading FOR "AULD LANG SYNE."

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.

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

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading One day she thought she would venture to ask Sir Malcolm's permission.

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

From this reading Although Meg could not explain to herself the right of authority Sir Malcolm had over her, she felt it and acknowledged his control.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading One day she thought she would venture to ask Sir Malcolm's permission.

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

From this reading One day she thought she would venture to ask Sir Malcolm's permission.

but in spite of that

From this reading The temptation often came to enjoy the society of the friend of her childhood, but her honest nature shrank from meeting him secretly; and yet the attacks on the old baronet that had appeared in the local paper precluded the possibility of mentioning to him its editor's name.