Chapter IX

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

From this reading The judge had a secret spite against Cecil’s mother that influenced him in rejecting the young man’s suit for Violet.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The judge had a secret spite against Cecil’s mother that influenced him in rejecting the young man’s suit for Violet.

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

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

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

From this reading Mrs. Grant was a handsome widow, the descendant of a very aristocratic race, but impoverished by the war between the States, and struggling under a load of debt and worry.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading Mrs. Grant was a handsome widow, the descendant of a very aristocratic race, but impoverished by the war between the States, and struggling under a load of debt and worry.

only a very short time before

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Mrs. Grant was a handsome widow, the descendant of a very aristocratic race, but impoverished by the war between the States, and struggling under a load of debt and worry.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs. Grant was a handsome widow, the descendant of a very aristocratic race, but impoverished by the war between the States, and struggling under a load of debt and worry.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Grant was a handsome widow, the descendant of a very aristocratic race, but impoverished by the war between the States, and struggling under a load of debt and worry.

a city in southwestern New Jersey on the Delaware River near Philadelphia

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

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From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

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

From this reading The judge had a secret spite against Cecil’s mother that influenced him in rejecting the young man’s suit for Violet.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading Mrs. Grant was a handsome widow, the descendant of a very aristocratic race, but impoverished by the war between the States, and struggling under a load of debt and worry.

a person considered as descended from some ancestor

From this reading Mrs. Grant was a handsome widow, the descendant of a very aristocratic race, but impoverished by the war between the States, and struggling under a load of debt and worry.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

(of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

let have

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

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

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Mrs. Grant was a handsome widow, the descendant of a very aristocratic race, but impoverished by the war between the States, and struggling under a load of debt and worry.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

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

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

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

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

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

From this reading The judge had a secret spite against Cecil’s mother that influenced him in rejecting the young man’s suit for Violet.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

in a hopeless manner

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

Reduced to poverty; having very little money or resources.

From this reading Mrs. Grant was a handsome widow, the descendant of a very aristocratic race, but impoverished by the war between the States, and struggling under a load of debt and worry.

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

From this reading The judge had a secret spite against Cecil’s mother that influenced him in rejecting the young man’s suit for Violet.

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading The judge had a secret spite against Cecil’s mother that influenced him in rejecting the young man’s suit for Violet.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

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

From this reading “LOVE’S SEAL IS SET UPON ME.”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

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

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading Mrs. Grant was a handsome widow, the descendant of a very aristocratic race, but impoverished by the war between the States, and struggling under a load of debt and worry.

possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “LOVE’S SEAL IS SET UPON ME.”

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

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The judge had a secret spite against Cecil’s mother that influenced him in rejecting the young man’s suit for Violet.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

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

From this reading “LOVE’S SEAL IS SET UPON ME.”

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

burdened with legal or financial obligations

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The judge had a secret spite against Cecil’s mother that influenced him in rejecting the young man’s suit for Violet.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Grant was a handsome widow, the descendant of a very aristocratic race, but impoverished by the war between the States, and struggling under a load of debt and worry.

very recently

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

and nothing more

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

any competition

From this reading Mrs. Grant was a handsome widow, the descendant of a very aristocratic race, but impoverished by the war between the States, and struggling under a load of debt and worry.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

-ing form of “reject” — refuse to accept or acknowledge

From this reading The judge had a secret spite against Cecil’s mother that influenced him in rejecting the young man’s suit for Violet.

the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading “LOVE’S SEAL IS SET UPON ME.”

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The judge had a secret spite against Cecil’s mother that influenced him in rejecting the young man’s suit for Violet.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “LOVE’S SEAL IS SET UPON ME.”

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

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

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

a male human offspring

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The judge had a secret spite against Cecil’s mother that influenced him in rejecting the young man’s suit for Violet.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Mrs. Grant was a handsome widow, the descendant of a very aristocratic race, but impoverished by the war between the States, and struggling under a load of debt and worry.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading Mrs. Grant was a handsome widow, the descendant of a very aristocratic race, but impoverished by the war between the States, and struggling under a load of debt and worry.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The judge had a secret spite against Cecil’s mother that influenced him in rejecting the young man’s suit for Violet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The judge had a secret spite against Cecil’s mother that influenced him in rejecting the young man’s suit for Violet.

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

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

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

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Mrs. Grant was a handsome widow, the descendant of a very aristocratic race, but impoverished by the war between the States, and struggling under a load of debt and worry.

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

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “LOVE’S SEAL IS SET UPON ME.”

precisely as stated

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading The judge had a secret spite against Cecil’s mother that influenced him in rejecting the young man’s suit for Violet.

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

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Mrs. Grant was a handsome widow, the descendant of a very aristocratic race, but impoverished by the war between the States, and struggling under a load of debt and worry.

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

From this reading Although Judge Camden was very proud of the offer he had received for Violet’s hand, he might not have insisted upon its acceptance so strongly had he not been determined to thwart her marriage to Cecil Grant.

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

From this reading The ancestral estates were almost hopelessly mortgaged, and her only son, Cecil, a newly fledged lawyer, was barely able to keep up the interest and maintain his mother in simple style from his earnings and the small revenue from the stock and lands.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Mrs. Grant was a handsome widow, the descendant of a very aristocratic race, but impoverished by the war between the States, and struggling under a load of debt and worry.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading Mrs. Grant was a handsome widow, the descendant of a very aristocratic race, but impoverished by the war between the States, and struggling under a load of debt and worry.

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

From this reading The judge had a secret spite against Cecil’s mother that influenced him in rejecting the young man’s suit for Violet.