used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She never made any announcements of her intentions without weighty consideration; consequently she was a woman who meant what she said, and meant it thoroughly.
abstinencenounUS /ˈæbstənəns/
the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Moreover, she never procrastinated; she thought in a straight line, and she acted in a straight line.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
allowsverbUS /əˈlaʊz/
third-person singular of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She never made any announcements of her intentions without weighty consideration; consequently she was a woman who meant what she said, and meant it thoroughly.
announcementsnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənts/
plural of “announcement” — a formal public statement
From this reading She never made any announcements of her intentions without weighty consideration; consequently she was a woman who meant what she said, and meant it thoroughly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She never made any announcements of her intentions without weighty consideration; consequently she was a woman who meant what she said, and meant it thoroughly.
BANCROFT
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From this reading MISS BANCROFT BEARDS THE OGRE Miss Bancroft had not made her solemn declaration lightly.
BEARDSnounUS /bɪrdz/
plural of “beard” — the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading MISS BANCROFT BEARDS THE OGRE Miss Bancroft had not made her solemn declaration lightly.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Like most women, she took a healthy human delight in "interfering"; but, unlike the majority of her sex, she indulged very rarely.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading She never made any announcements of her intentions without weighty consideration; consequently she was a woman who meant what she said, and meant it thoroughly.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading She never made any announcements of her intentions without weighty consideration; consequently she was a woman who meant what she said, and meant it thoroughly.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading MISS BANCROFT BEARDS THE OGRE Miss Bancroft had not made her solemn declaration lightly.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Like most women, she took a healthy human delight in "interfering"; but, unlike the majority of her sex, she indulged very rarely.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
gamester
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From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MISS BANCROFT BEARDS THE OGRE Miss Bancroft had not made her solemn declaration lightly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Like most women, she took a healthy human delight in "interfering"; but, unlike the majority of her sex, she indulged very rarely.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS BANCROFT BEARDS THE OGRE Miss Bancroft had not made her solemn declaration lightly.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Like most women, she took a healthy human delight in "interfering"; but, unlike the majority of her sex, she indulged very rarely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Moreover, she never procrastinated; she thought in a straight line, and she acted in a straight line.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Like most women, she took a healthy human delight in "interfering"; but, unlike the majority of her sex, she indulged very rarely.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She never made any announcements of her intentions without weighty consideration; consequently she was a woman who meant what she said, and meant it thoroughly.
interferingadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading Like most women, she took a healthy human delight in "interfering"; but, unlike the majority of her sex, she indulged very rarely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She never made any announcements of her intentions without weighty consideration; consequently she was a woman who meant what she said, and meant it thoroughly.
without good reason
From this reading MISS BANCROFT BEARDS THE OGRE Miss Bancroft had not made her solemn declaration lightly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like most women, she took a healthy human delight in "interfering"; but, unlike the majority of her sex, she indulged very rarely.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Moreover, she never procrastinated; she thought in a straight line, and she acted in a straight line.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading MISS BANCROFT BEARDS THE OGRE Miss Bancroft had not made her solemn declaration lightly.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Like most women, she took a healthy human delight in "interfering"; but, unlike the majority of her sex, she indulged very rarely.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She never made any announcements of her intentions without weighty consideration; consequently she was a woman who meant what she said, and meant it thoroughly.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS BANCROFT BEARDS THE OGRE Miss Bancroft had not made her solemn declaration lightly.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, she never procrastinated; she thought in a straight line, and she acted in a straight line.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Like most women, she took a healthy human delight in "interfering"; but, unlike the majority of her sex, she indulged very rarely.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She never made any announcements of her intentions without weighty consideration; consequently she was a woman who meant what she said, and meant it thoroughly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MISS BANCROFT BEARDS THE OGRE Miss Bancroft had not made her solemn declaration lightly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She never made any announcements of her intentions without weighty consideration; consequently she was a woman who meant what she said, and meant it thoroughly.
OGREnounUS /ˈoʊɡər/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading MISS BANCROFT BEARDS THE OGRE Miss Bancroft had not made her solemn declaration lightly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
and nothing more
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
participate in games or sport
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
procrastinatedverbUS /prəˈkræstəneɪtɪd/
past form of “procrastinate” — postpone doing what one should be doing
From this reading Moreover, she never procrastinated; she thought in a straight line, and she acted in a straight line.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Like most women, she took a healthy human delight in "interfering"; but, unlike the majority of her sex, she indulged very rarely.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She never made any announcements of her intentions without weighty consideration; consequently she was a woman who meant what she said, and meant it thoroughly.
self-controlled
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From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Like most women, she took a healthy human delight in "interfering"; but, unlike the majority of her sex, she indulged very rarely.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She never made any announcements of her intentions without weighty consideration; consequently she was a woman who meant what she said, and meant it thoroughly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading MISS BANCROFT BEARDS THE OGRE Miss Bancroft had not made her solemn declaration lightly.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Moreover, she never procrastinated; she thought in a straight line, and she acted in a straight line.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS BANCROFT BEARDS THE OGRE Miss Bancroft had not made her solemn declaration lightly.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading She never made any announcements of her intentions without weighty consideration; consequently she was a woman who meant what she said, and meant it thoroughly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Moreover, she never procrastinated; she thought in a straight line, and she acted in a straight line.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Like most women, she took a healthy human delight in "interfering"; but, unlike the majority of her sex, she indulged very rarely.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Like most women, she took a healthy human delight in "interfering"; but, unlike the majority of her sex, she indulged very rarely.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
precisely as stated
From this reading Like most women, she took a healthy human delight in "interfering"; but, unlike the majority of her sex, she indulged very rarely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She never made any announcements of her intentions without weighty consideration; consequently she was a woman who meant what she said, and meant it thoroughly.
weightyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪti/
having relatively great weight; heavy
From this reading She never made any announcements of her intentions without weighty consideration; consequently she was a woman who meant what she said, and meant it thoroughly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She never made any announcements of her intentions without weighty consideration; consequently she was a woman who meant what she said, and meant it thoroughly.
at the time that
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
whetverbUS /wet/
make keen or more acute
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
which person or people
From this reading She never made any announcements of her intentions without weighty consideration; consequently she was a woman who meant what she said, and meant it thoroughly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She never made any announcements of her intentions without weighty consideration; consequently she was a woman who meant what she said, and meant it thoroughly.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She never made any announcements of her intentions without weighty consideration; consequently she was a woman who meant what she said, and meant it thoroughly.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Like most women, she took a healthy human delight in "interfering"; but, unlike the majority of her sex, she indulged very rarely.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading When, however, she had made up her mind on the point of allowing herself to concern herself in other people's business, she experienced the exquisite relish of a strictly self-controlled gamester, who allows himself to play only rarely so that he may enjoy his sport with that peculiar zest which only long abstinence can whet.
