Chapter VI

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

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

later than; following

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

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

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

any thing at all

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

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

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mrs. Fuddles thought that she saw symptoms of yielding in her of whom she dared to call herself a _friend_.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

plural of “chat” — an informal conversation

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

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

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

without stop or interruption

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

an intense desire for some particular thing

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

placed crosswise

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Mrs. Fuddles thought that she saw symptoms of yielding in her of whom she dared to call herself a _friend_.

dearly loved

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

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

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

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

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

at any time

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Mrs. Fuddles thought that she saw symptoms of yielding in her of whom she dared to call herself a _friend_.

made afraid

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

plural of “fuddle” — a confused multitude of things

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

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

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

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

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

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

From this reading Mrs. Fuddles thought that she saw symptoms of yielding in her of whom she dared to call herself a _friend_.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

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From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

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

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

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From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

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

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

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

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

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

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

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 The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

immediately past

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

the act of departing

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

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From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

not any; not one

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

cause to feel resentment or indignation

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

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

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

and nothing more

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

above and across; more than

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

win approval or support for

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

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From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

precisely, exactly

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

cut with a saw

From this reading Mrs. Fuddles thought that she saw symptoms of yielding in her of whom she dared to call herself a _friend_.

express in words

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

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

From this reading Mrs. Fuddles thought that she saw symptoms of yielding in her of whom she dared to call herself a _friend_.

move stealthily

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

with sternness; in a severe manner

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading Mrs. Fuddles thought that she saw symptoms of yielding in her of whom she dared to call herself a _friend_.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

a person who tempts others

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

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

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

in or at that place or location

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Mrs. Fuddles thought that she saw symptoms of yielding in her of whom she dared to call herself a _friend_.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

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

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

except if; if not

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

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

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

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

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

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From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

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

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mrs. Fuddles thought that she saw symptoms of yielding in her of whom she dared to call herself a _friend_.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "No one ever wheedled, or coaxed, or frightened _me_," replied Nancy, sternly; "what I did, I did of my own free will, and I'll hold to it too."

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

in the company of; together with

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

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From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

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

From this reading The woman, doing the work of the tempter of souls, knew well enough that there was something within poor Nancy which was making her only too willing to be persuaded against her better judgment, and that if she crossed the threshold of the "Chequers," that craving for stimulant, which had been like a disease, would become altogether irresistible.

inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

From this reading Mrs. Fuddles thought that she saw symptoms of yielding in her of whom she dared to call herself a _friend_.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading But you won't keep away from the old house, Nancy, my dear," continued the publican's wife in a fawning tone, edging her chair nearer to that on which Mrs. Sands was seated; "you and I won't give up our pleasant chats over a--a cup of tea, if you like it; I won't press you to anything to put your husband out, or to offend the young parson; I'll offer you nothing stronger than tea, unless, of course, it was good for your health?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "To be sure, quite right; I'd be the last to try to persuade you against your wishes," cried Mrs. Fuddles, instantly changing her ground; "you don't know how I've been cut up about you,--and to think of its having happened after your leaving my house, though I said, and always will say, _that_ had nothing to do with a slip of the foot; any one might have a slip of the foot; the parson himself might have tumbled into the mill-stream!