Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

Having no one else present.

From this reading At twenty-three Evelyn, of course, consulted no one as to the disposition of her income, which she spent freely and magnificently on herself alone.

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

From this reading Evelyn's fortune and Mabel's were, like much of my own, invested in the Bank of Pennsylvania, and deemed secure in that gigantic bubble.

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

From this reading At twenty-three Evelyn, of course, consulted no one as to the disposition of her income, which she spent freely and magnificently on herself alone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At twenty-three Evelyn, of course, consulted no one as to the disposition of her income, which she spent freely and magnificently on herself alone.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Evelyn's fortune and Mabel's were, like much of my own, invested in the Bank of Pennsylvania, and deemed secure in that gigantic bubble.

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

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

in a courageous manner

From this reading To her my father had decreed the first position in his household until my marriage (with her sanction) or majority should occur, and she kept it bravely.

form, produce, or emit bubbles

From this reading Evelyn's fortune and Mabel's were, like much of my own, invested in the Bank of Pennsylvania, and deemed secure in that gigantic bubble.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She possessed a leading spirit, and loved to rule whether by right or sufferance.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading At twenty-three Evelyn, of course, consulted no one as to the disposition of her income, which she spent freely and magnificently on herself alone.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading At twenty-three Evelyn, of course, consulted no one as to the disposition of her income, which she spent freely and magnificently on herself alone.

approval

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading To her my father had decreed the first position in his household until my marriage (with her sanction) or majority should occur, and she kept it bravely.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading Evelyn's fortune and Mabel's were, like much of my own, invested in the Bank of Pennsylvania, and deemed secure in that gigantic bubble.

your usual mood

From this reading At twenty-three Evelyn, of course, consulted no one as to the disposition of her income, which she spent freely and magnificently on herself alone.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

equipment and supplies of a military force

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

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From this reading At twenty-three Evelyn, of course, consulted no one as to the disposition of her income, which she spent freely and magnificently on herself alone.

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

From this reading Evelyn's fortune and Mabel's were, like much of my own, invested in the Bank of Pennsylvania, and deemed secure in that gigantic bubble.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading To her my father had decreed the first position in his household until my marriage (with her sanction) or majority should occur, and she kept it bravely.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading To her my father had decreed the first position in his household until my marriage (with her sanction) or majority should occur, and she kept it bravely.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Evelyn's fortune and Mabel's were, like much of my own, invested in the Bank of Pennsylvania, and deemed secure in that gigantic bubble.

in a free manner

From this reading At twenty-three Evelyn, of course, consulted no one as to the disposition of her income, which she spent freely and magnificently on herself alone.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading Evelyn's fortune and Mabel's were, like much of my own, invested in the Bank of Pennsylvania, and deemed secure in that gigantic bubble.

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

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

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

From this reading At twenty-three Evelyn, of course, consulted no one as to the disposition of her income, which she spent freely and magnificently on herself alone.

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

From this reading At twenty-three Evelyn, of course, consulted no one as to the disposition of her income, which she spent freely and magnificently on herself alone.

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

From this reading To her my father had decreed the first position in his household until my marriage (with her sanction) or majority should occur, and she kept it bravely.

a social unit living together

From this reading To her my father had decreed the first position in his household until my marriage (with her sanction) or majority should occur, and she kept it bravely.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

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

From this reading Evelyn's fortune and Mabel's were, like much of my own, invested in the Bank of Pennsylvania, and deemed secure in that gigantic bubble.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading At twenty-three Evelyn, of course, consulted no one as to the disposition of her income, which she spent freely and magnificently on herself alone.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading Evelyn's fortune and Mabel's were, like much of my own, invested in the Bank of Pennsylvania, and deemed secure in that gigantic bubble.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading To her my father had decreed the first position in his household until my marriage (with her sanction) or majority should occur, and she kept it bravely.

plural of “lace” — a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

immediately past

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading She possessed a leading spirit, and loved to rule whether by right or sufferance.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Evelyn's fortune and Mabel's were, like much of my own, invested in the Bank of Pennsylvania, and deemed secure in that gigantic bubble.

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

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

held dear

From this reading She possessed a leading spirit, and loved to rule whether by right or sufferance.

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

From this reading Evelyn's fortune and Mabel's were, like much of my own, invested in the Bank of Pennsylvania, and deemed secure in that gigantic bubble.

extremely well

From this reading At twenty-three Evelyn, of course, consulted no one as to the disposition of her income, which she spent freely and magnificently on herself alone.

a female domestic

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading To her my father had decreed the first position in his household until my marriage (with her sanction) or majority should occur, and she kept it bravely.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading To her my father had decreed the first position in his household until my marriage (with her sanction) or majority should occur, and she kept it bravely.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Evelyn's fortune and Mabel's were, like much of my own, invested in the Bank of Pennsylvania, and deemed secure in that gigantic bubble.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Evelyn's fortune and Mabel's were, like much of my own, invested in the Bank of Pennsylvania, and deemed secure in that gigantic bubble.

not any; not one

From this reading At twenty-three Evelyn, of course, consulted no one as to the disposition of her income, which she spent freely and magnificently on herself alone.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

come to pass

From this reading To her my father had decreed the first position in his household until my marriage (with her sanction) or majority should occur, and she kept it bravely.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Evelyn's fortune and Mabel's were, like much of my own, invested in the Bank of Pennsylvania, and deemed secure in that gigantic bubble.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At twenty-three Evelyn, of course, consulted no one as to the disposition of her income, which she spent freely and magnificently on herself alone.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At twenty-three Evelyn, of course, consulted no one as to the disposition of her income, which she spent freely and magnificently on herself alone.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To her my father had decreed the first position in his household until my marriage (with her sanction) or majority should occur, and she kept it bravely.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Evelyn's fortune and Mabel's were, like much of my own, invested in the Bank of Pennsylvania, and deemed secure in that gigantic bubble.

eminent beyond or above comparison

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Evelyn's fortune and Mabel's were, like much of my own, invested in the Bank of Pennsylvania, and deemed secure in that gigantic bubble.

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading To her my father had decreed the first position in his household until my marriage (with her sanction) or majority should occur, and she kept it bravely.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading She possessed a leading spirit, and loved to rule whether by right or sufferance.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

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

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

precisely, exactly

From this reading She possessed a leading spirit, and loved to rule whether by right or sufferance.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading She possessed a leading spirit, and loved to rule whether by right or sufferance.

formal and explicit approval

From this reading To her my father had decreed the first position in his household until my marriage (with her sanction) or majority should occur, and she kept it bravely.

get by special effort

From this reading Evelyn's fortune and Mabel's were, like much of my own, invested in the Bank of Pennsylvania, and deemed secure in that gigantic bubble.

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

From this reading At twenty-three Evelyn, of course, consulted no one as to the disposition of her income, which she spent freely and magnificently on herself alone.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading To her my father had decreed the first position in his household until my marriage (with her sanction) or majority should occur, and she kept it bravely.

the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading At twenty-three Evelyn, of course, consulted no one as to the disposition of her income, which she spent freely and magnificently on herself alone.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading She possessed a leading spirit, and loved to rule whether by right or sufferance.

extremely well

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

patient endurance especially of pain or distress

From this reading She possessed a leading spirit, and loved to rule whether by right or sufferance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Evelyn's fortune and Mabel's were, like much of my own, invested in the Bank of Pennsylvania, and deemed secure in that gigantic bubble.

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

From this reading Evelyn's fortune and Mabel's were, like much of my own, invested in the Bank of Pennsylvania, and deemed secure in that gigantic bubble.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

a fierce or audacious person

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

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

From this reading At twenty-three Evelyn, of course, consulted no one as to the disposition of her income, which she spent freely and magnificently on herself alone.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one

From this reading At twenty-three Evelyn, of course, consulted no one as to the disposition of her income, which she spent freely and magnificently on herself alone.

up to a particular time

From this reading To her my father had decreed the first position in his household until my marriage (with her sanction) or majority should occur, and she kept it bravely.

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

From this reading Her jewels, silks, laces, were of the finest quality and fabric; she drove a peerless little equipage, had her own ponies and tiger and maid; travelled frequently, entertained splendidly, though this last, it must be confessed, was not at her expense, if redounding to her credit.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Evelyn's fortune and Mabel's were, like much of my own, invested in the Bank of Pennsylvania, and deemed secure in that gigantic bubble.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading She possessed a leading spirit, and loved to rule whether by right or sufferance.

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

From this reading At twenty-three Evelyn, of course, consulted no one as to the disposition of her income, which she spent freely and magnificently on herself alone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To her my father had decreed the first position in his household until my marriage (with her sanction) or majority should occur, and she kept it bravely.