Chapter III

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

From this reading This description was written during the time the woman was a prisoner.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

plural of “alias” — a name that has been assumed temporarily

From this reading Indeed, in some respects, the classical description of Circe with her magic and potions might apply to Isabella Ribera, with the many aliases.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

declared but not proved

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

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

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

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

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

any thing at all

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading Indeed, in some respects, the classical description of Circe with her magic and potions might apply to Isabella Ribera, with the many aliases.

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

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

(Greek mythology) a sorceress who detained Odysseus on her island and turned his men into swine

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

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From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading Indeed, in some respects, the classical description of Circe with her magic and potions might apply to Isabella Ribera, with the many aliases.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading This description was written during the time the woman was a prisoner.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

having lost your job

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading This description was written during the time the woman was a prisoner.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading In a very little while Phineas Miller fell a victim to her potent spells.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

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

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

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

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

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

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

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

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, in some respects, the classical description of Circe with her magic and potions might apply to Isabella Ribera, with the many aliases.

clear or deep perception of a situation

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)

From this reading Indeed, in some respects, the classical description of Circe with her magic and potions might apply to Isabella Ribera, with the many aliases.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

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 ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

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

From this reading In a very little while Phineas Miller fell a victim to her potent spells.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading Indeed, in some respects, the classical description of Circe with her magic and potions might apply to Isabella Ribera, with the many aliases.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Indeed, in some respects, the classical description of Circe with her magic and potions might apply to Isabella Ribera, with the many aliases.

the force of workers available

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Indeed, in some respects, the classical description of Circe with her magic and potions might apply to Isabella Ribera, with the many aliases.

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading In a very little while Phineas Miller fell a victim to her potent spells.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

not any; not one

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

no person; not anyone

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

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From this reading In a very little while Phineas Miller fell a victim to her potent spells.

having great influence

From this reading In a very little while Phineas Miller fell a victim to her potent spells.

plural of “potion” — a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage

From this reading Indeed, in some respects, the classical description of Circe with her magic and potions might apply to Isabella Ribera, with the many aliases.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading This description was written during the time the woman was a prisoner.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading Indeed, in some respects, the classical description of Circe with her magic and potions might apply to Isabella Ribera, with the many aliases.

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From this reading Indeed, in some respects, the classical description of Circe with her magic and potions might apply to Isabella Ribera, with the many aliases.

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

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

inflected form of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

in the near future

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

From this reading In a very little while Phineas Miller fell a victim to her potent spells.

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From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

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

From this reading This description was written during the time the woman was a prisoner.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This description was written during the time the woman was a prisoner.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This description was written during the time the woman was a prisoner.

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

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

precisely as stated

From this reading In a very little while Phineas Miller fell a victim to her potent spells.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading In a very little while Phineas Miller fell a victim to her potent spells.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

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

From this reading This description was written during the time the woman was a prisoner.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

in or at the place that

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

during the time that

From this reading In a very little while Phineas Miller fell a victim to her potent spells.

which person or people

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Indeed, in some respects, the classical description of Circe with her magic and potions might apply to Isabella Ribera, with the many aliases.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading This description was written during the time the woman was a prisoner.

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

From this reading ‘Madame Tailleux’ was discharged for the want of legal evidence, and Madame Tailleux soon afterwards left England and went to America, where she became ‘Miss Anna Clarkson’; and though nobody knew anything at all about her, she had no difficulty in making her way into so-called Society; but not as an associate and companion of women, who shunned and hated her as she hated them; but men followed her, as men are alleged to have followed Circe.

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

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The writer showed that he had a keen insight, and had he but known some of her past history he would probably have written in a much more pronounced way.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading This description was written during the time the woman was a prisoner.