something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Her own feelings agreed in dictating her line of action.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Her own feelings agreed in dictating her line of action.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She relaxed her supervision of the lovers when they were together; she tried to avoid any risk of being alone with Harry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So far as she could and dared, Isobel Vintry withdrew herself from the company of Harry Belfield.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She relaxed her supervision of the lovers when they were together; she tried to avoid any risk of being alone with Harry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as she could and dared, Isobel Vintry withdrew herself from the company of Harry Belfield.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading She relaxed her supervision of the lovers when they were together; she tried to avoid any risk of being alone with Harry.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She relaxed her supervision of the lovers when they were together; she tried to avoid any risk of being alone with Harry.
Belfield
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From this reading So far as she could and dared, Isobel Vintry withdrew herself from the company of Harry Belfield.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading So far as she could and dared, Isobel Vintry withdrew herself from the company of Harry Belfield.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So far as she could and dared, Isobel Vintry withdrew herself from the company of Harry Belfield.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading So far as she could and dared, Isobel Vintry withdrew herself from the company of Harry Belfield.
characterized by great determination
From this reading She knew that Wellgood was watching her, and was determined to give no new handle to his suspicion.
dictatingverbUS /ˈdɪkteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dictate” — issue commands or orders for
From this reading Her own feelings agreed in dictating her line of action.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as she could and dared, Isobel Vintry withdrew herself from the company of Harry Belfield.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Her own feelings agreed in dictating her line of action.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So far as she could and dared, Isobel Vintry withdrew herself from the company of Harry Belfield.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She knew that Wellgood was watching her, and was determined to give no new handle to his suspicion.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading She knew that Wellgood was watching her, and was determined to give no new handle to his suspicion.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading So far as she could and dared, Isobel Vintry withdrew herself from the company of Harry Belfield.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She relaxed her supervision of the lovers when they were together; she tried to avoid any risk of being alone with Harry.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading So far as she could and dared, Isobel Vintry withdrew herself from the company of Harry Belfield.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She knew that Wellgood was watching her, and was determined to give no new handle to his suspicion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her own feelings agreed in dictating her line of action.
Isobel
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From this reading So far as she could and dared, Isobel Vintry withdrew herself from the company of Harry Belfield.
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 She knew that Wellgood was watching her, and was determined to give no new handle to his suspicion.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Her own feelings agreed in dictating her line of action.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading She relaxed her supervision of the lovers when they were together; she tried to avoid any risk of being alone with Harry.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading MARKED MONEY.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading MARKED MONEY.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She knew that Wellgood was watching her, and was determined to give no new handle to his suspicion.
not any; not one
From this reading She knew that Wellgood was watching her, and was determined to give no new handle to his suspicion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So far as she could and dared, Isobel Vintry withdrew herself from the company of Harry Belfield.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Her own feelings agreed in dictating her line of action.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading She relaxed her supervision of the lovers when they were together; she tried to avoid any risk of being alone with Harry.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading She relaxed her supervision of the lovers when they were together; she tried to avoid any risk of being alone with Harry.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So far as she could and dared, Isobel Vintry withdrew herself from the company of Harry Belfield.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as she could and dared, Isobel Vintry withdrew herself from the company of Harry Belfield.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading She relaxed her supervision of the lovers when they were together; she tried to avoid any risk of being alone with Harry.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading She knew that Wellgood was watching her, and was determined to give no new handle to his suspicion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew that Wellgood was watching her, and was determined to give no new handle to his suspicion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So far as she could and dared, Isobel Vintry withdrew herself from the company of Harry Belfield.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She relaxed her supervision of the lovers when they were together; she tried to avoid any risk of being alone with Harry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She relaxed her supervision of the lovers when they were together; she tried to avoid any risk of being alone with Harry.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading She relaxed her supervision of the lovers when they were together; she tried to avoid any risk of being alone with Harry.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She relaxed her supervision of the lovers when they were together; she tried to avoid any risk of being alone with Harry.
Vintry
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From this reading So far as she could and dared, Isobel Vintry withdrew herself from the company of Harry Belfield.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She knew that Wellgood was watching her, and was determined to give no new handle to his suspicion.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading She knew that Wellgood was watching her, and was determined to give no new handle to his suspicion.
Wellgood
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From this reading She knew that Wellgood was watching her, and was determined to give no new handle to his suspicion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She relaxed her supervision of the lovers when they were together; she tried to avoid any risk of being alone with Harry.
at the time that
From this reading She relaxed her supervision of the lovers when they were together; she tried to avoid any risk of being alone with Harry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She relaxed her supervision of the lovers when they were together; she tried to avoid any risk of being alone with Harry.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading So far as she could and dared, Isobel Vintry withdrew herself from the company of Harry Belfield.
