used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
(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 She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She was not a tragic vengeance, and she nursed no very grievous resentment over a treatment which, she was perfectly aware, she had done much to deserve and little to be entitled to deprecate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was not a tragic vengeance, and she nursed no very grievous resentment over a treatment which, she was perfectly aware, she had done much to deserve and little to be entitled to deprecate.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
confederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
deem to be
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
consistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading She contemplated nothing very terrible, it is true--only some exaggerated form of mischief in keeping with her little lawless, whimsical nature.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
deprecateverbUS /ˈdeprəkeɪt/
express strong disapproval of; deplore
From this reading She was not a tragic vengeance, and she nursed no very grievous resentment over a treatment which, she was perfectly aware, she had done much to deserve and little to be entitled to deprecate.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading She was not a tragic vengeance, and she nursed no very grievous resentment over a treatment which, she was perfectly aware, she had done much to deserve and little to be entitled to deprecate.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She was not a tragic vengeance, and she nursed no very grievous resentment over a treatment which, she was perfectly aware, she had done much to deserve and little to be entitled to deprecate.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
ejectment
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From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
eleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading She was not a tragic vengeance, and she nursed no very grievous resentment over a treatment which, she was perfectly aware, she had done much to deserve and little to be entitled to deprecate.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading She contemplated nothing very terrible, it is true--only some exaggerated form of mischief in keeping with her little lawless, whimsical nature.
extremitiesnounUS /ekˈstremətiz/
plural of “extremity” — an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading She contemplated nothing very terrible, it is true--only some exaggerated form of mischief in keeping with her little lawless, whimsical nature.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
the act of departing
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading She was not a tragic vengeance, and she nursed no very grievous resentment over a treatment which, she was perfectly aware, she had done much to deserve and little to be entitled to deprecate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was not a tragic vengeance, and she nursed no very grievous resentment over a treatment which, she was perfectly aware, she had done much to deserve and little to be entitled to deprecate.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She contemplated nothing very terrible, it is true--only some exaggerated form of mischief in keeping with her little lawless, whimsical nature.
inflictverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkt/
impose something unpleasant
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
investmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənt/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She contemplated nothing very terrible, it is true--only some exaggerated form of mischief in keeping with her little lawless, whimsical nature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She contemplated nothing very terrible, it is true--only some exaggerated form of mischief in keeping with her little lawless, whimsical nature.
conformity or harmony
From this reading She contemplated nothing very terrible, it is true--only some exaggerated form of mischief in keeping with her little lawless, whimsical nature.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
lawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading She contemplated nothing very terrible, it is true--only some exaggerated form of mischief in keeping with her little lawless, whimsical nature.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She contemplated nothing very terrible, it is true--only some exaggerated form of mischief in keeping with her little lawless, whimsical nature.
for more time
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading She contemplated nothing very terrible, it is true--only some exaggerated form of mischief in keeping with her little lawless, whimsical nature.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was not a tragic vengeance, and she nursed no very grievous resentment over a treatment which, she was perfectly aware, she had done much to deserve and little to be entitled to deprecate.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She contemplated nothing very terrible, it is true--only some exaggerated form of mischief in keeping with her little lawless, whimsical nature.
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not a tragic vengeance, and she nursed no very grievous resentment over a treatment which, she was perfectly aware, she had done much to deserve and little to be entitled to deprecate.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She contemplated nothing very terrible, it is true--only some exaggerated form of mischief in keeping with her little lawless, whimsical nature.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading She was not a tragic vengeance, and she nursed no very grievous resentment over a treatment which, she was perfectly aware, she had done much to deserve and little to be entitled to deprecate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She contemplated nothing very terrible, it is true--only some exaggerated form of mischief in keeping with her little lawless, whimsical nature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
and nothing more
From this reading She contemplated nothing very terrible, it is true--only some exaggerated form of mischief in keeping with her little lawless, whimsical nature.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was not a tragic vengeance, and she nursed no very grievous resentment over a treatment which, she was perfectly aware, she had done much to deserve and little to be entitled to deprecate.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
ParthiannounUS /ˈpɑːrθiən/
a native or inhabitant of Parthia
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She was not a tragic vengeance, and she nursed no very grievous resentment over a treatment which, she was perfectly aware, she had done much to deserve and little to be entitled to deprecate.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
participate in games or sport
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
pursuancenoun
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
on the contrary
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
repudiationnounUS /rɪˌpjuːdiˈeɪʃən/
rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading She was not a tragic vengeance, and she nursed no very grievous resentment over a treatment which, she was perfectly aware, she had done much to deserve and little to be entitled to deprecate.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
retaliateverbUS /rɪˈtælieɪt/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
scot-free
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From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
shortcomingsnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋz/
plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She contemplated nothing very terrible, it is true--only some exaggerated form of mischief in keeping with her little lawless, whimsical nature.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
tenableadjectiveUS /ˈtenəbəl/
based on sound reasoning or evidence
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading She contemplated nothing very terrible, it is true--only some exaggerated form of mischief in keeping with her little lawless, whimsical nature.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
three-sidedadjective
having three sides
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading She was not a tragic vengeance, and she nursed no very grievous resentment over a treatment which, she was perfectly aware, she had done much to deserve and little to be entitled to deprecate.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading She was not a tragic vengeance, and she nursed no very grievous resentment over a treatment which, she was perfectly aware, she had done much to deserve and little to be entitled to deprecate.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading She contemplated nothing very terrible, it is true--only some exaggerated form of mischief in keeping with her little lawless, whimsical nature.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading She was not a tragic vengeance, and she nursed no very grievous resentment over a treatment which, she was perfectly aware, she had done much to deserve and little to be entitled to deprecate.
precisely as stated
From this reading She contemplated nothing very terrible, it is true--only some exaggerated form of mischief in keeping with her little lawless, whimsical nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading She _had_ taken advantage of a temptation to play, especially of late, a game of her own rather than that of Hamilton, her employer and confederate; and she _had_ wasted her opportunities rather on personal enjoyment than in pursuance of any consistent effort to serve that gentleman’s designs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
whimsicaladjectiveUS /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
From this reading She contemplated nothing very terrible, it is true--only some exaggerated form of mischief in keeping with her little lawless, whimsical nature.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Davis, conscious that her position was no longer a tenable one, and driven to naughty extremities by the three-sided investment which left her no alternative but to retreat--fighting--retired to her chamber to consider the course by which she could best inflict a Parthian stroke on the three enemies who, each from a different motive, were responsible for her coming ejectment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She contemplated nothing very terrible, it is true--only some exaggerated form of mischief in keeping with her little lawless, whimsical nature.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
but in spite of that
From this reading She knew all this, admitted her own shortcomings; and yet, though she had a physical liking for the rascal, she was not going to let him escape scot-free, without any endeavour to retaliate on him for his cool repudiation of her at the eleventh hour.
