Chapter VII

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

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A MISSION.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

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From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

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

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

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

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

for the reason that

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

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From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

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From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

lacking taste or flavor or tang

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

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From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

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

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

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From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

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From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

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From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married)

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

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

From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

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From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

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From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

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

From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

incapable of physical sensation

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

with honesty

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

apprehended with certainty

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

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

From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

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From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859)

From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

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From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

come together

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

poorly conceived or thought out

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A MISSION.

an engineering university in Cambridge

From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

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From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

many times at short intervals

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

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

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

an abundance of material possessions and resources

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

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

From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

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

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

German romantic writer (1759-1805)

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

comparative of “stark” — devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

the quality of being superior

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

required or under orders

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

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

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A MISSION.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

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

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

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

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

nonsensical talk or writing

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

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

From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

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

From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

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

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading SCHILLER.--_Die Berühmte Frau._ Marmaduke and Violet, "so justly formed to meet by nature," have not, it may be supposed, remained insensible to each other's charms.

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From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

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

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

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From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

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

From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

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From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

which person or people

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

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

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A MISSION.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A MISSION.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading These sarcasms were, of course, meant for Mrs. Meredith Vyner, who accepted them in bland silence, or made vague defences, saying that women were often misguided, because the whole of the facts were not known.

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading The elopement of Blanche gave him several opportunities of making eloquent remarks on the superiority of affection--the riches of the heart--to mere worldly wealth; and to utter several stinging sarcasms on those who gave up the worship of a loving heart, for the trumpery advantages of an establishment and a position.

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

From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

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

From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

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

From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!

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

From this reading Ein starker Geist in einem zarten Leib Ein zwitter zwischen Mann und Weib, Gleich ungeschickt zum Herrschen und zum Lieben, Ein kind mit eines Riesen Waffen Ein Mittelding von Weisen und von Affen!