used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "She will do exactly as she likes, in such a case as the one you allude to.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She is absolutely free; you speak as if I were her keeper!"
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
(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 Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
alludeverbUS /əˈluːd/
make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading "She will do exactly as she likes, in such a case as the one you allude to.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "She will do exactly as she likes, in such a case as the one you allude to.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I don't know on what terms you suppose me to be with my friend," Olive returned, with considerable majesty.
boundlessadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndləs/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
Burrage
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From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "She will do exactly as she likes, in such a case as the one you allude to.
ChancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I don't know on what terms you suppose me to be with my friend," Olive returned, with considerable majesty.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
didn't
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From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "She will do exactly as she likes, in such a case as the one you allude to.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know on what terms you suppose me to be with my friend," Olive returned, with considerable majesty.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "She will do exactly as she likes, in such a case as the one you allude to.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading She was sure that if Olive would only take a favourable view of her son Miss Tarrant would instantly throw herself into it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading She is absolutely free; you speak as if I were her keeper!"
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I don't know on what terms you suppose me to be with my friend," Olive returned, with considerable majesty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She is absolutely free; you speak as if I were her keeper!"
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was sure that if Olive would only take a favourable view of her son Miss Tarrant would instantly throw herself into it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know on what terms you suppose me to be with my friend," Olive returned, with considerable majesty.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She is absolutely free; you speak as if I were her keeper!"
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "She will do exactly as she likes, in such a case as the one you allude to.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She was sure that if Olive would only take a favourable view of her son Miss Tarrant would instantly throw herself into it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was sure that if Olive would only take a favourable view of her son Miss Tarrant would instantly throw herself into it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is absolutely free; you speak as if I were her keeper!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was sure that if Olive would only take a favourable view of her son Miss Tarrant would instantly throw herself into it.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading She is absolutely free; you speak as if I were her keeper!"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know on what terms you suppose me to be with my friend," Olive returned, with considerable majesty.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading "She will do exactly as she likes, in such a case as the one you allude to.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading "I don't know on what terms you suppose me to be with my friend," Olive returned, with considerable majesty.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I don't know on what terms you suppose me to be with my friend," Olive returned, with considerable majesty.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I don't know on what terms you suppose me to be with my friend," Olive returned, with considerable majesty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading "I don't know on what terms you suppose me to be with my friend," Olive returned, with considerable majesty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I don't know on what terms you suppose me to be with my friend," Olive returned, with considerable majesty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "She will do exactly as she likes, in such a case as the one you allude to.
and nothing more
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
preferencesnounUS /ˈprefərənsɪz/
plural of “preference” — a strong liking
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I don't know on what terms you suppose me to be with my friend," Olive returned, with considerable majesty.
cut with a saw
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She will do exactly as she likes, in such a case as the one you allude to.
a male human offspring
From this reading She was sure that if Olive would only take a favourable view of her son Miss Tarrant would instantly throw herself into it.
express in speech
From this reading She is absolutely free; you speak as if I were her keeper!"
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "She will do exactly as she likes, in such a case as the one you allude to.
express a supposition
From this reading "I don't know on what terms you suppose me to be with my friend," Olive returned, with considerable majesty.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She was sure that if Olive would only take a favourable view of her son Miss Tarrant would instantly throw herself into it.
carry out
From this reading She was sure that if Olive would only take a favourable view of her son Miss Tarrant would instantly throw herself into it.
Tarrant
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From this reading She was sure that if Olive would only take a favourable view of her son Miss Tarrant would instantly throw herself into it.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading "I don't know on what terms you suppose me to be with my friend," Olive returned, with considerable majesty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "She will do exactly as she likes, in such a case as the one you allude to.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
propel through the air
From this reading She was sure that if Olive would only take a favourable view of her son Miss Tarrant would instantly throw herself into it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I don't know on what terms you suppose me to be with my friend," Olive returned, with considerable majesty.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
Verena
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then Mrs. Burrage explained that of course she didn't mean that Miss Chancellor exercised a conscious tyranny; but only that Verena had a boundless admiration for her, saw through her eyes, took the impress of all her opinions, preferences.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading She was sure that if Olive would only take a favourable view of her son Miss Tarrant would instantly throw herself into it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was sure that if Olive would only take a favourable view of her son Miss Tarrant would instantly throw herself into it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She is absolutely free; you speak as if I were her keeper!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't know on what terms you suppose me to be with my friend," Olive returned, with considerable majesty.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "She will do exactly as she likes, in such a case as the one you allude to.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I don't know on what terms you suppose me to be with my friend," Olive returned, with considerable majesty.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was sure that if Olive would only take a favourable view of her son Miss Tarrant would instantly throw herself into it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't know on what terms you suppose me to be with my friend," Olive returned, with considerable majesty.
