Chapter XIII

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

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney looked up from the sorrows of Miss Clarissa Harlowe, which she was particularly enjoying, and gazed at her handmaiden.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney looked up from the sorrows of Miss Clarissa Harlowe, which she was particularly enjoying, and gazed at her handmaiden.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Therefore, too, both had grown to read each other’s countenances with the utmost facility.

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From this reading My Lady Kilcroney looked up from the sorrows of Miss Clarissa Harlowe, which she was particularly enjoying, and gazed at her handmaiden.

plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Therefore, too, both had grown to read each other’s countenances with the utmost facility.

plural of “despair” — a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY INSISTS ON THE DUTY OF MORALITY.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney looked up from the sorrows of Miss Clarissa Harlowe, which she was particularly enjoying, and gazed at her handmaiden.

a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry

From this reading Therefore, too, both had grown to read each other’s countenances with the utmost facility.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney looked up from the sorrows of Miss Clarissa Harlowe, which she was particularly enjoying, and gazed at her handmaiden.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney looked up from the sorrows of Miss Clarissa Harlowe, which she was particularly enjoying, and gazed at her handmaiden.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Therefore, too, both had grown to read each other’s countenances with the utmost facility.

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

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

in a subordinate position

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney looked up from the sorrows of Miss Clarissa Harlowe, which she was particularly enjoying, and gazed at her handmaiden.

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From this reading My Lady Kilcroney looked up from the sorrows of Miss Clarissa Harlowe, which she was particularly enjoying, and gazed at her handmaiden.

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

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney looked up from the sorrows of Miss Clarissa Harlowe, which she was particularly enjoying, and gazed at her handmaiden.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “If you please, my Lady, might I speak to your Ladyship?”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If you please, my Lady, might I speak to your Ladyship?”

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

From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY INSISTS ON THE DUTY OF MORALITY.

not to be dispensed with; essential

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

third-person singular of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY INSISTS ON THE DUTY OF MORALITY.

plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

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From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY INSISTS ON THE DUTY OF MORALITY.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY INSISTS ON THE DUTY OF MORALITY.

a title used to address any peeress except a duchess

From this reading “If you please, my Lady, might I speak to your Ladyship?”

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney looked up from the sorrows of Miss Clarissa Harlowe, which she was particularly enjoying, and gazed at her handmaiden.

an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “If you please, my Lady, might I speak to your Ladyship?”

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney looked up from the sorrows of Miss Clarissa Harlowe, which she was particularly enjoying, and gazed at her handmaiden.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY INSISTS ON THE DUTY OF MORALITY.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY INSISTS ON THE DUTY OF MORALITY.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY INSISTS ON THE DUTY OF MORALITY.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY INSISTS ON THE DUTY OF MORALITY.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Therefore, too, both had grown to read each other’s countenances with the utmost facility.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney looked up from the sorrows of Miss Clarissa Harlowe, which she was particularly enjoying, and gazed at her handmaiden.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading “If you please, my Lady, might I speak to your Ladyship?”

move down on as if in an attack

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Therefore, too, both had grown to read each other’s countenances with the utmost facility.

plural of “reconciliation” — the reestablishing of cordial relations

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

express in words

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

only a very short time before

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

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

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney looked up from the sorrows of Miss Clarissa Harlowe, which she was particularly enjoying, and gazed at her handmaiden.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney looked up from the sorrows of Miss Clarissa Harlowe, which she was particularly enjoying, and gazed at her handmaiden.

express in speech

From this reading “If you please, my Lady, might I speak to your Ladyship?”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

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

From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY INSISTS ON THE DUTY OF MORALITY.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, too, both had grown to read each other’s countenances with the utmost facility.

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

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

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

From this reading “If you please, my Lady, might I speak to your Ladyship?”

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Lydia Pounce and her mistress had gone through, together, so many emotions, intrigues, quarrels, reconciliations, triumphs, and despairs that it was scarcely too much to say they had become indispensable to each other.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney looked up from the sorrows of Miss Clarissa Harlowe, which she was particularly enjoying, and gazed at her handmaiden.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Therefore, too, both had grown to read each other’s countenances with the utmost facility.

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

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney looked up from the sorrows of Miss Clarissa Harlowe, which she was particularly enjoying, and gazed at her handmaiden.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY INSISTS ON THE DUTY OF MORALITY.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Therefore, too, both had grown to read each other’s countenances with the utmost facility.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “If you please, my Lady, might I speak to your Ladyship?”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “If you please, my Lady, might I speak to your Ladyship?”