Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

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

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

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

From this reading Such a bold declaration would be in keeping with her character.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

fearless and daring

From this reading Such a bold declaration would be in keeping with her character.

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But she feared a terrible, and perhaps degrading scene.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Such a bold declaration would be in keeping with her character.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

dearly loved

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”

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From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading Such a bold declaration would be in keeping with her character.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

harmful to the mind or morals

From this reading But she feared a terrible, and perhaps degrading scene.

pull, as against a resistance

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

put on clothes

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

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

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading But she feared a terrible, and perhaps degrading scene.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

a young female

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

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

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”

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

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

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

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Such a bold declaration would be in keeping with her character.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”

take in marriage

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

and nothing more

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

in an overt manner

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

by chance

From this reading But she feared a terrible, and perhaps degrading scene.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”

without much difficulty

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

determined

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”

the place where some action occurs

From this reading But she feared a terrible, and perhaps degrading scene.

censure severely or angrily

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”

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

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such a bold declaration would be in keeping with her character.

in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

carry out

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading But she feared a terrible, and perhaps degrading scene.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

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

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”

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

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

hard to endure

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

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

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Excepting her mother, too weak to take her defence, and her brother, who was debarred from interfering, the young girl understood readily, that, in that parlor, every one, overtly or tacitly, was against her.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

a Caucasian

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

which person or people

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Such a bold declaration would be in keeping with her character.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The idea came to her mind to repeat there boldly what she had already told her father that she was resolved not to marry, and that she would not marry, not being one of those weak girls, without energy, whom they dress in white, and drag to church against their will.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “Let me scold you, my dear,” said she, “for having received thus a poor young man who was only trying to please you.”