used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading It will easily be understood that with such an adversary Mrs. Nipper Donnan, ex-kitchen-maid at Erin Villa, stood little chance.
how long something has existed
From this reading He only kept silence, with that gentle irony which is his present manner with those who grow quarrelsome--that is, if they are not of his own sex and (approximately) age.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It will easily be understood that with such an adversary Mrs. Nipper Donnan, ex-kitchen-maid at Erin Villa, stood little chance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hugh John listened patiently and gravely, his head slightly bent in the pensive and contemplative way which was then his principal charm.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading To the angry woman Hugh John made no reply.
approximatelyadverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmətli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading He only kept silence, with that gentle irony which is his present manner with those who grow quarrelsome--that is, if they are not of his own sex and (approximately) age.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He only kept silence, with that gentle irony which is his present manner with those who grow quarrelsome--that is, if they are not of his own sex and (approximately) age.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It will easily be understood that with such an adversary Mrs. Nipper Donnan, ex-kitchen-maid at Erin Villa, stood little chance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will easily be understood that with such an adversary Mrs. Nipper Donnan, ex-kitchen-maid at Erin Villa, stood little chance.
beggarsnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Hugh John listened patiently and gravely, his head slightly bent in the pensive and contemplative way which was then his principal charm.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
Carter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It will easily be understood that with such an adversary Mrs. Nipper Donnan, ex-kitchen-maid at Erin Villa, stood little chance.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Hugh John listened patiently and gravely, his head slightly bent in the pensive and contemplative way which was then his principal charm.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
contemplativeadjectiveUS /kənˈtemplətɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Hugh John listened patiently and gravely, his head slightly bent in the pensive and contemplative way which was then his principal charm.
a female human offspring
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
Donnan
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From this reading It will easily be understood that with such an adversary Mrs. Nipper Donnan, ex-kitchen-maid at Erin Villa, stood little chance.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It will easily be understood that with such an adversary Mrs. Nipper Donnan, ex-kitchen-maid at Erin Villa, stood little chance.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
ErinnounUS /ˈerɪn/
an early name of Ireland that is now used in poetry
From this reading It will easily be understood that with such an adversary Mrs. Nipper Donnan, ex-kitchen-maid at Erin Villa, stood little chance.
ex-kitchen-maid
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From this reading It will easily be understood that with such an adversary Mrs. Nipper Donnan, ex-kitchen-maid at Erin Villa, stood little chance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
Fortinbras
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From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He only kept silence, with that gentle irony which is his present manner with those who grow quarrelsome--that is, if they are not of his own sex and (approximately) age.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Hugh John listened patiently and gravely, his head slightly bent in the pensive and contemplative way which was then his principal charm.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He only kept silence, with that gentle irony which is his present manner with those who grow quarrelsome--that is, if they are not of his own sex and (approximately) age.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Hugh John listened patiently and gravely, his head slightly bent in the pensive and contemplative way which was then his principal charm.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hugh John listened patiently and gravely, his head slightly bent in the pensive and contemplative way which was then his principal charm.
Hugh
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From this reading Hugh John listened patiently and gravely, his head slightly bent in the pensive and contemplative way which was then his principal charm.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He only kept silence, with that gentle irony which is his present manner with those who grow quarrelsome--that is, if they are not of his own sex and (approximately) age.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hugh John listened patiently and gravely, his head slightly bent in the pensive and contemplative way which was then his principal charm.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
ironynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading He only kept silence, with that gentle irony which is his present manner with those who grow quarrelsome--that is, if they are not of his own sex and (approximately) age.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He only kept silence, with that gentle irony which is his present manner with those who grow quarrelsome--that is, if they are not of his own sex and (approximately) age.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will easily be understood that with such an adversary Mrs. Nipper Donnan, ex-kitchen-maid at Erin Villa, stood little chance.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Hugh John listened patiently and gravely, his head slightly bent in the pensive and contemplative way which was then his principal charm.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He only kept silence, with that gentle irony which is his present manner with those who grow quarrelsome--that is, if they are not of his own sex and (approximately) age.
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 He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Hugh John listened patiently and gravely, his head slightly bent in the pensive and contemplative way which was then his principal charm.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It will easily be understood that with such an adversary Mrs. Nipper Donnan, ex-kitchen-maid at Erin Villa, stood little chance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To the angry woman Hugh John made no reply.
engage in
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He only kept silence, with that gentle irony which is his present manner with those who grow quarrelsome--that is, if they are not of his own sex and (approximately) age.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It will easily be understood that with such an adversary Mrs. Nipper Donnan, ex-kitchen-maid at Erin Villa, stood little chance.
NippernounUS /ˈnɪpər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading It will easily be understood that with such an adversary Mrs. Nipper Donnan, ex-kitchen-maid at Erin Villa, stood little chance.
not any; not one
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He only kept silence, with that gentle irony which is his present manner with those who grow quarrelsome--that is, if they are not of his own sex and (approximately) age.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
and nothing more
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He only kept silence, with that gentle irony which is his present manner with those who grow quarrelsome--that is, if they are not of his own sex and (approximately) age.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Hugh John listened patiently and gravely, his head slightly bent in the pensive and contemplative way which was then his principal charm.
pensiveadjectiveUS /ˈpensɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Hugh John listened patiently and gravely, his head slightly bent in the pensive and contemplative way which was then his principal charm.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
plottingverbUS /ˈplɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He only kept silence, with that gentle irony which is his present manner with those who grow quarrelsome--that is, if they are not of his own sex and (approximately) age.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Hugh John listened patiently and gravely, his head slightly bent in the pensive and contemplative way which was then his principal charm.
quarrelsomeadjectiveUS /ˈkwɔːrəlsəm/
given to quarreling
From this reading He only kept silence, with that gentle irony which is his present manner with those who grow quarrelsome--that is, if they are not of his own sex and (approximately) age.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading To the angry woman Hugh John made no reply.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading He only kept silence, with that gentle irony which is his present manner with those who grow quarrelsome--that is, if they are not of his own sex and (approximately) age.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He only kept silence, with that gentle irony which is his present manner with those who grow quarrelsome--that is, if they are not of his own sex and (approximately) age.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Hugh John listened patiently and gravely, his head slightly bent in the pensive and contemplative way which was then his principal charm.
a male human offspring
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It will easily be understood that with such an adversary Mrs. Nipper Donnan, ex-kitchen-maid at Erin Villa, stood little chance.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It will easily be understood that with such an adversary Mrs. Nipper Donnan, ex-kitchen-maid at Erin Villa, stood little chance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It will easily be understood that with such an adversary Mrs. Nipper Donnan, ex-kitchen-maid at Erin Villa, stood little chance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hugh John listened patiently and gravely, his head slightly bent in the pensive and contemplative way which was then his principal charm.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Hugh John listened patiently and gravely, his head slightly bent in the pensive and contemplative way which was then his principal charm.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He only kept silence, with that gentle irony which is his present manner with those who grow quarrelsome--that is, if they are not of his own sex and (approximately) age.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He only kept silence, with that gentle irony which is his present manner with those who grow quarrelsome--that is, if they are not of his own sex and (approximately) age.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It will easily be understood that with such an adversary Mrs. Nipper Donnan, ex-kitchen-maid at Erin Villa, stood little chance.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading It will easily be understood that with such an adversary Mrs. Nipper Donnan, ex-kitchen-maid at Erin Villa, stood little chance.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hugh John listened patiently and gravely, his head slightly bent in the pensive and contemplative way which was then his principal charm.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Hugh John listened patiently and gravely, his head slightly bent in the pensive and contemplative way which was then his principal charm.
in or at the place that
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hugh John listened patiently and gravely, his head slightly bent in the pensive and contemplative way which was then his principal charm.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
which person or people
From this reading He only kept silence, with that gentle irony which is his present manner with those who grow quarrelsome--that is, if they are not of his own sex and (approximately) age.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will easily be understood that with such an adversary Mrs. Nipper Donnan, ex-kitchen-maid at Erin Villa, stood little chance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It will easily be understood that with such an adversary Mrs. Nipper Donnan, ex-kitchen-maid at Erin Villa, stood little chance.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading To the angry woman Hugh John made no reply.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
an affirmative
From this reading He heard that he had interfered where he had no business, that Mrs. Nipper Donnan knew that he had always hated her husband, that, while as good as engaged to Colonel Carter's daughter, he was walking the lanes with Elizabeth Fortinbras--yes, and plotting and planning to get a fortune for her--a fortune which would make beggars of her husband and herself, and strip an only son of his inheritance.
