Chapter IV · Chapter 4

tolerating without protest

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

the quality of being near to the true value

From this reading Indeed, in these pages have been described with accuracy all the advancement which she had made in that direction.

encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something

From this reading Indeed, in these pages have been described with accuracy all the advancement which she had made in that direction.

anew

From this reading She had, therefore, slipped out, and finding her wicked friend to be not at home, had hurried back again.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

(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 Indeed, in these pages have been described with accuracy all the advancement which she had made in that direction.

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She had, therefore, slipped out, and finding her wicked friend to be not at home, had hurried back again.

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

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had indeed returned Miss Todd's call, but had not found that lady at home.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She had indeed returned Miss Todd's call, but had not found that lady at home.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Indeed, in these pages have been described with accuracy all the advancement which she had made in that direction.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Indeed, in these pages have been described with accuracy all the advancement which she had made in that direction.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

the feeling of being bored by something tedious

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading She had, therefore, slipped out, and finding her wicked friend to be not at home, had hurried back again.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

set up or found

From this reading She had indeed returned Miss Todd's call, but had not found that lady at home.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading She had, therefore, slipped out, and finding her wicked friend to be not at home, had hurried back again.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Indeed, in these pages have been described with accuracy all the advancement which she had made in that direction.

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

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

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She had indeed returned Miss Todd's call, but had not found that lady at home.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading She had, therefore, slipped out, and finding her wicked friend to be not at home, had hurried back again.

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

From this reading Indeed, in these pages have been described with accuracy all the advancement which she had made in that direction.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, in these pages have been described with accuracy all the advancement which she had made in that direction.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading She had indeed returned Miss Todd's call, but had not found that lady at home.

immediately past

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

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From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Indeed, in these pages have been described with accuracy all the advancement which she had made in that direction.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She had, therefore, slipped out, and finding her wicked friend to be not at home, had hurried back again.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Indeed, in these pages have been described with accuracy all the advancement which she had made in that direction.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading She had indeed returned Miss Todd's call, but had not found that lady at home.

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

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading She had, therefore, slipped out, and finding her wicked friend to be not at home, had hurried back again.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading She had, therefore, slipped out, and finding her wicked friend to be not at home, had hurried back again.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Indeed, in these pages have been described with accuracy all the advancement which she had made in that direction.

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

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

possessive form of “todd” — Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)

From this reading She had indeed returned Miss Todd's call, but had not found that lady at home.

a crime that undermines the offender's government

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In doing this she had almost felt herself to be guilty of treason against the new allegiance which she seemed to have taken upon herself in accepting Mrs Stumfold's invitation; and she had done it at last not from any firm resolve of which she might have been proud, but had been driven to it by ennui, and by the easy temptation of Miss Todd's neighbouring door.

precisely as stated

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

at the time that

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

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

From this reading Miss Mackenzie Commences Her Career Miss Mackenzie had been three weeks at Littlebath when the day arrived on which she was to go to Mrs Stumfold's party, and up to that time she had not enjoyed much of the society of that very social place.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading She had, therefore, slipped out, and finding her wicked friend to be not at home, had hurried back again.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Indeed, in these pages have been described with accuracy all the advancement which she had made in that direction.