used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a mistress, for one of those redoubtable creatures whom fancy represents crouching in the depths of love, like monsters at the bottom of their caves!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such an idea could not enter in their minds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vincent Favoral, their old friend, paying for cashmeres, diamonds, and parlor sets!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But how could any one imagine the methodic cashier of the Mutual Credit Society carried away by one of those insane passions which knew no reason?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a mistress, for one of those redoubtable creatures whom fancy represents crouching in the depths of love, like monsters at the bottom of their caves!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But how could any one imagine the methodic cashier of the Mutual Credit Society carried away by one of those insane passions which knew no reason?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For whom could such princely gifts be intended?
the lower side of anything
From this reading For a mistress, for one of those redoubtable creatures whom fancy represents crouching in the depths of love, like monsters at the bottom of their caves!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But how could any one imagine the methodic cashier of the Mutual Credit Society carried away by one of those insane passions which knew no reason?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But how could any one imagine the methodic cashier of the Mutual Credit Society carried away by one of those insane passions which knew no reason?
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But how could any one imagine the methodic cashier of the Mutual Credit Society carried away by one of those insane passions which knew no reason?
cashiernounUS /kæˈʃɪr/
an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading But how could any one imagine the methodic cashier of the Mutual Credit Society carried away by one of those insane passions which knew no reason?
cashmeresnounUS /ˈkæʒmɪrz/
plural of “cashmere” — a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat
From this reading Vincent Favoral, their old friend, paying for cashmeres, diamonds, and parlor sets!
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading For a mistress, for one of those redoubtable creatures whom fancy represents crouching in the depths of love, like monsters at the bottom of their caves!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Such an idea could not enter in their minds.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading For a mistress, for one of those redoubtable creatures whom fancy represents crouching in the depths of love, like monsters at the bottom of their caves!
approval
From this reading But how could any one imagine the methodic cashier of the Mutual Credit Society carried away by one of those insane passions which knew no reason?
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading For a mistress, for one of those redoubtable creatures whom fancy represents crouching in the depths of love, like monsters at the bottom of their caves!
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading For a mistress, for one of those redoubtable creatures whom fancy represents crouching in the depths of love, like monsters at the bottom of their caves!
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Vincent Favoral, their old friend, paying for cashmeres, diamonds, and parlor sets!
to come or go into
From this reading Such an idea could not enter in their minds.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading For a mistress, for one of those redoubtable creatures whom fancy represents crouching in the depths of love, like monsters at the bottom of their caves!
Favoral
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From this reading Vincent Favoral, their old friend, paying for cashmeres, diamonds, and parlor sets!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Vincent Favoral, their old friend, paying for cashmeres, diamonds, and parlor sets!
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Vincent Favoral, their old friend, paying for cashmeres, diamonds, and parlor sets!
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading For whom could such princely gifts be intended?
how
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From this reading But how could any one imagine the methodic cashier of the Mutual Credit Society carried away by one of those insane passions which knew no reason?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Such an idea could not enter in their minds.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading But how could any one imagine the methodic cashier of the Mutual Credit Society carried away by one of those insane passions which knew no reason?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such an idea could not enter in their minds.
insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading But how could any one imagine the methodic cashier of the Mutual Credit Society carried away by one of those insane passions which knew no reason?
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading For whom could such princely gifts be intended?
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 But how could any one imagine the methodic cashier of the Mutual Credit Society carried away by one of those insane passions which knew no reason?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For a mistress, for one of those redoubtable creatures whom fancy represents crouching in the depths of love, like monsters at the bottom of their caves!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading For a mistress, for one of those redoubtable creatures whom fancy represents crouching in the depths of love, like monsters at the bottom of their caves!
methodic
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plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Such an idea could not enter in their minds.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading For a mistress, for one of those redoubtable creatures whom fancy represents crouching in the depths of love, like monsters at the bottom of their caves!
monstersnounUS /ˈmɑːnstərz/
plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading For a mistress, for one of those redoubtable creatures whom fancy represents crouching in the depths of love, like monsters at the bottom of their caves!
MutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading But how could any one imagine the methodic cashier of the Mutual Credit Society carried away by one of those insane passions which knew no reason?
not any; not one
From this reading But how could any one imagine the methodic cashier of the Mutual Credit Society carried away by one of those insane passions which knew no reason?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such an idea could not enter in their minds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a mistress, for one of those redoubtable creatures whom fancy represents crouching in the depths of love, like monsters at the bottom of their caves!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Vincent Favoral, their old friend, paying for cashmeres, diamonds, and parlor sets!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For a mistress, for one of those redoubtable creatures whom fancy represents crouching in the depths of love, like monsters at the bottom of their caves!
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Vincent Favoral, their old friend, paying for cashmeres, diamonds, and parlor sets!
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading But how could any one imagine the methodic cashier of the Mutual Credit Society carried away by one of those insane passions which knew no reason?
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Vincent Favoral, their old friend, paying for cashmeres, diamonds, and parlor sets!
princelyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪnsli/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading For whom could such princely gifts be intended?
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But how could any one imagine the methodic cashier of the Mutual Credit Society carried away by one of those insane passions which knew no reason?
redoubtableadjectiveUS /riˈdaʊtəbəl/
inspiring fear
From this reading For a mistress, for one of those redoubtable creatures whom fancy represents crouching in the depths of love, like monsters at the bottom of their caves!
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading For a mistress, for one of those redoubtable creatures whom fancy represents crouching in the depths of love, like monsters at the bottom of their caves!
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading Vincent Favoral, their old friend, paying for cashmeres, diamonds, and parlor sets!
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading But how could any one imagine the methodic cashier of the Mutual Credit Society carried away by one of those insane passions which knew no reason?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such an idea could not enter in their minds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a mistress, for one of those redoubtable creatures whom fancy represents crouching in the depths of love, like monsters at the bottom of their caves!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Vincent Favoral, their old friend, paying for cashmeres, diamonds, and parlor sets!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading For a mistress, for one of those redoubtable creatures whom fancy represents crouching in the depths of love, like monsters at the bottom of their caves!
Vincent
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From this reading Vincent Favoral, their old friend, paying for cashmeres, diamonds, and parlor sets!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But how could any one imagine the methodic cashier of the Mutual Credit Society carried away by one of those insane passions which knew no reason?
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For whom could such princely gifts be intended?
