Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading They drove into Annapolis by the bridge which crosses the Severn just above the Naval Hospital, and from which the whole Academy is seen at its best, with the wide sweep of the beautiful Chesapeake beyond.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading They drove into Annapolis by the bridge which crosses the Severn just above the Naval Hospital, and from which the whole Academy is seen at its best, with the wide sweep of the beautiful Chesapeake beyond.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

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

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

a state of deep-seated ill-will

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading They drove into Annapolis by the bridge which crosses the Severn just above the Naval Hospital, and from which the whole Academy is seen at its best, with the wide sweep of the beautiful Chesapeake beyond.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading They drove into Annapolis by the bridge which crosses the Severn just above the Naval Hospital, and from which the whole Academy is seen at its best, with the wide sweep of the beautiful Chesapeake beyond.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading They drove into Annapolis by the bridge which crosses the Severn just above the Naval Hospital, and from which the whole Academy is seen at its best, with the wide sweep of the beautiful Chesapeake beyond.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading They drove into Annapolis by the bridge which crosses the Severn just above the Naval Hospital, and from which the whole Academy is seen at its best, with the wide sweep of the beautiful Chesapeake beyond.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They drove into Annapolis by the bridge which crosses the Severn just above the Naval Hospital, and from which the whole Academy is seen at its best, with the wide sweep of the beautiful Chesapeake beyond.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

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From this reading They drove into Annapolis by the bridge which crosses the Severn just above the Naval Hospital, and from which the whole Academy is seen at its best, with the wide sweep of the beautiful Chesapeake beyond.

The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

From this reading They drove into Annapolis by the bridge which crosses the Severn just above the Naval Hospital, and from which the whole Academy is seen at its best, with the wide sweep of the beautiful Chesapeake beyond.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

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

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

in a servile manner

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading They drove into Annapolis by the bridge which crosses the Severn just above the Naval Hospital, and from which the whole Academy is seen at its best, with the wide sweep of the beautiful Chesapeake beyond.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

surrounding and closing in on or hemming in

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

obtain

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

usually; as a rule

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

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

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

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

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading They drove into Annapolis by the bridge which crosses the Severn just above the Naval Hospital, and from which the whole Academy is seen at its best, with the wide sweep of the beautiful Chesapeake beyond.

fighting; acts of overt warfare

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

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

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

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

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

and nothing more

From this reading They drove into Annapolis by the bridge which crosses the Severn just above the Naval Hospital, and from which the whole Academy is seen at its best, with the wide sweep of the beautiful Chesapeake beyond.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

a woman of refinement

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading They drove into Annapolis by the bridge which crosses the Severn just above the Naval Hospital, and from which the whole Academy is seen at its best, with the wide sweep of the beautiful Chesapeake beyond.

not any; not one

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

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

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

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

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

having great influence

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

almost; nearly

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

send out rays or waves

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

on the contrary

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

failing in what duty requires

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

-ing form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They drove into Annapolis by the bridge which crosses the Severn just above the Naval Hospital, and from which the whole Academy is seen at its best, with the wide sweep of the beautiful Chesapeake beyond.

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

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

a river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay

From this reading They drove into Annapolis by the bridge which crosses the Severn just above the Naval Hospital, and from which the whole Academy is seen at its best, with the wide sweep of the beautiful Chesapeake beyond.

lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

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

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

sweep across or over

From this reading They drove into Annapolis by the bridge which crosses the Severn just above the Naval Hospital, and from which the whole Academy is seen at its best, with the wide sweep of the beautiful Chesapeake beyond.

perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

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

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

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

From this reading They drove into Annapolis by the bridge which crosses the Severn just above the Naval Hospital, and from which the whole Academy is seen at its best, with the wide sweep of the beautiful Chesapeake beyond.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

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

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

the present time or age

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

having come into contact

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

precisely as stated

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

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

From this reading HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED During her drive into Annapolis Madam Stewart did more deep thinking than it was generally given to her shallow brain to compass.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

at the time that

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

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

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading They drove into Annapolis by the bridge which crosses the Severn just above the Naval Hospital, and from which the whole Academy is seen at its best, with the wide sweep of the beautiful Chesapeake beyond.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading They drove into Annapolis by the bridge which crosses the Severn just above the Naval Hospital, and from which the whole Academy is seen at its best, with the wide sweep of the beautiful Chesapeake beyond.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Like most of her type, she possessed a certain shrewdness, which closely touched upon cunning when she wished to gain her ends, but she had very little real cleverness, and practically no power of logical deduction.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."

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

From this reading Today, however, she had felt antagonism enveloping her as a fog, and would have been not a little surprised to realize that its most potent force lay in Peggy's humble servitors rather than in Peggy herself.

but in spite of that

From this reading From the old darkey driving her, so deferentially replying to her questions, and at such pains to point out everything of interest along the way, she felt it radiate with almost tangible scorn and hostility, and yet to have saved her life she could not have said: "He is remiss in this or that."