Chapter XII

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

From this reading "And may Providence reward you suitably by giving you a husband of your own."

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading "That will be quite good enough, aunt dear," she agreed.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

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

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

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

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "That will be quite good enough, aunt dear," she agreed.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

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

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I make no promise," I said, "but I shall do what I think best."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

an occurrence of something

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

dearly loved

From this reading "That will be quite good enough, aunt dear," she agreed.

wanted intensely

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

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

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I make no promise," I said, "but I shall do what I think best."

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

From this reading "That will be quite good enough, aunt dear," she agreed.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

(superlative of “few” used with count nouns and usually preceded by “the”) quantifier meaning the smallest in number

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

the act of giving

From this reading "And may Providence reward you suitably by giving you a husband of your own."

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

From this reading "That will be quite good enough, aunt dear," she agreed.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

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

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading "And may Providence reward you suitably by giving you a husband of your own."

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

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

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

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

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From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

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

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

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From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

engage in

From this reading "I make no promise," I said, "but I shall do what I think best."

joined in matrimony

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "And may Providence reward you suitably by giving you a husband of your own."

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

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

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

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

not any; not one

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

on one occasion

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading "I make no promise," I said, "but I shall do what I think best."

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading "And may Providence reward you suitably by giving you a husband of your own."

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "That will be quite good enough, aunt dear," she agreed.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading "And may Providence reward you suitably by giving you a husband of your own."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I make no promise," I said, "but I shall do what I think best."

the trait of keeping things secret

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I make no promise," I said, "but I shall do what I think best."

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

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading "And may Providence reward you suitably by giving you a husband of your own."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

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

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I make no promise," I said, "but I shall do what I think best."

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

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

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

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She pleaded to be allowed to have her own way, reminded me that Harry particularly desired that the fewest folk possible should know, and eventually settled the question by informing me, on the best authority, that her bank did not favour the assistance of married girls.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I make no promise," I said, "but I shall do what I think best."

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading I assured Katherine, more than once, that whatever the need for secrecy so far as Lieutenant Langford was concerned, no necessity of the kind existed in her case.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "That will be quite good enough, aunt dear," she agreed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And may Providence reward you suitably by giving you a husband of your own."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And may Providence reward you suitably by giving you a husband of your own."