used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading For it is one thing to foster heroic intentions, but quite another when one has no choice in the matter.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Phillis might have spared herself that little outburst to which she had given vent on the day of her cousin's arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
BIDES
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From this reading SIR HARRY BIDES HIS TIME.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For it is one thing to foster heroic intentions, but quite another when one has no choice in the matter.
Challoner
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From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading For it is one thing to foster heroic intentions, but quite another when one has no choice in the matter.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading The heroism seemed lost, somehow, when no one took the trouble to combat her resolution.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Phillis might have spared herself that little outburst to which she had given vent on the day of her cousin's arrival.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Phillis might have spared herself that little outburst to which she had given vent on the day of her cousin's arrival.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
divisible by two
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
fosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading For it is one thing to foster heroic intentions, but quite another when one has no choice in the matter.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Phillis might have spared herself that little outburst to which she had given vent on the day of her cousin's arrival.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Phillis might have spared herself that little outburst to which she had given vent on the day of her cousin's arrival.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading SIR HARRY BIDES HIS TIME.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For it is one thing to foster heroic intentions, but quite another when one has no choice in the matter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Phillis might have spared herself that little outburst to which she had given vent on the day of her cousin's arrival.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Phillis might have spared herself that little outburst to which she had given vent on the day of her cousin's arrival.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading For it is one thing to foster heroic intentions, but quite another when one has no choice in the matter.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading The heroism seemed lost, somehow, when no one took the trouble to combat her resolution.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Phillis might have spared herself that little outburst to which she had given vent on the day of her cousin's arrival.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SIR HARRY BIDES HIS TIME.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For it is one thing to foster heroic intentions, but quite another when one has no choice in the matter.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For it is one thing to foster heroic intentions, but quite another when one has no choice in the matter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For it is one thing to foster heroic intentions, but quite another when one has no choice in the matter.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Phillis might have spared herself that little outburst to which she had given vent on the day of her cousin's arrival.
lordlyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːrdliː/
of or befitting a lord
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The heroism seemed lost, somehow, when no one took the trouble to combat her resolution.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading For it is one thing to foster heroic intentions, but quite another when one has no choice in the matter.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Phillis might have spared herself that little outburst to which she had given vent on the day of her cousin's arrival.
not any; not one
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Phillis might have spared herself that little outburst to which she had given vent on the day of her cousin's arrival.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Phillis might have spared herself that little outburst to which she had given vent on the day of her cousin's arrival.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For it is one thing to foster heroic intentions, but quite another when one has no choice in the matter.
and nothing more
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading Phillis might have spared herself that little outburst to which she had given vent on the day of her cousin's arrival.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
Phillis
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From this reading Phillis might have spared herself that little outburst to which she had given vent on the day of her cousin's arrival.
prerogativenounUS /prɪˈrɑːɡətɪv/
a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading For it is one thing to foster heroic intentions, but quite another when one has no choice in the matter.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The heroism seemed lost, somehow, when no one took the trouble to combat her resolution.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The heroism seemed lost, somehow, when no one took the trouble to combat her resolution.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Phillis might have spared herself that little outburst to which she had given vent on the day of her cousin's arrival.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR HARRY BIDES HIS TIME.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading The heroism seemed lost, somehow, when no one took the trouble to combat her resolution.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading Phillis might have spared herself that little outburst to which she had given vent on the day of her cousin's arrival.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Phillis might have spared herself that little outburst to which she had given vent on the day of her cousin's arrival.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Phillis might have spared herself that little outburst to which she had given vent on the day of her cousin's arrival.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
a special situation
From this reading For it is one thing to foster heroic intentions, but quite another when one has no choice in the matter.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SIR HARRY BIDES HIS TIME.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Phillis might have spared herself that little outburst to which she had given vent on the day of her cousin's arrival.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The heroism seemed lost, somehow, when no one took the trouble to combat her resolution.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading Phillis might have spared herself that little outburst to which she had given vent on the day of her cousin's arrival.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
at the time that
From this reading For it is one thing to foster heroic intentions, but quite another when one has no choice in the matter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Phillis might have spared herself that little outburst to which she had given vent on the day of her cousin's arrival.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For, in spite of the lordly way in which he had claimed his prerogative as the only male Challoner, Sir Harry took no further steps to interfere with her liberty: indeed, as the days and even the weeks passed away, and nothing particular happened in them, she was even a little disappointed.
