Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading She loved, she hated, she was generous, she was foolish, with a wide impulsiveness.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading That was her position on the night of Nance's confidence; and on the following morning she woke with an oppressive sense that action must be taken in some direction.

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

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

From this reading That was her position on the night of Nance's confidence; and on the following morning she woke with an oppressive sense that action must be taken in some direction.

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

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

aroused to action

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

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

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

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

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The key-note of Clodagh's character was impulse.

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From this reading The key-note of Clodagh's character was impulse.

plural of “coffer” — an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading That was her position on the night of Nance's confidence; and on the following morning she woke with an oppressive sense that action must be taken in some direction.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading That was her position on the night of Nance's confidence; and on the following morning she woke with an oppressive sense that action must be taken in some direction.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading That was her position on the night of Nance's confidence; and on the following morning she woke with an oppressive sense that action must be taken in some direction.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading She loved, she hated, she was generous, she was foolish, with a wide impulsiveness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading She loved, she hated, she was generous, she was foolish, with a wide impulsiveness.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

destroyed or killed

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

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

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading She loved, she hated, she was generous, she was foolish, with a wide impulsiveness.

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

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

an instinctive motive

From this reading The key-note of Clodagh's character was impulse.

the trait of acting suddenly on impulse without reflection

From this reading She loved, she hated, she was generous, she was foolish, with a wide impulsiveness.

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

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

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From this reading The key-note of Clodagh's character was impulse.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

(law) a gift of personal property by will

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

held dear

From this reading She loved, she hated, she was generous, she was foolish, with a wide impulsiveness.

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From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

a particular point in time

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading That was her position on the night of Nance's confidence; and on the following morning she woke with an oppressive sense that action must be taken in some direction.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading That was her position on the night of Nance's confidence; and on the following morning she woke with an oppressive sense that action must be taken in some direction.

offensive term for a homosexual man

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

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From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading That was her position on the night of Nance's confidence; and on the following morning she woke with an oppressive sense that action must be taken in some direction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The key-note of Clodagh's character was impulse.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading That was her position on the night of Nance's confidence; and on the following morning she woke with an oppressive sense that action must be taken in some direction.

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading That was her position on the night of Nance's confidence; and on the following morning she woke with an oppressive sense that action must be taken in some direction.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading That was her position on the night of Nance's confidence; and on the following morning she woke with an oppressive sense that action must be taken in some direction.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

restored to a new condition

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading That was her position on the night of Nance's confidence; and on the following morning she woke with an oppressive sense that action must be taken in some direction.

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

From this reading She loved, she hated, she was generous, she was foolish, with a wide impulsiveness.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

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

From this reading That was her position on the night of Nance's confidence; and on the following morning she woke with an oppressive sense that action must be taken in some direction.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

implied by or inferred from actions or statements

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading That was her position on the night of Nance's confidence; and on the following morning she woke with an oppressive sense that action must be taken in some direction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

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

From this reading The key-note of Clodagh's character was impulse.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

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

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

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

From this reading The key-note of Clodagh's character was impulse.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

at the time that

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She had given her tacit agreement that the thousand pounds should be placed in Nance's hands--the thousand pounds, of which the greater portion had already gone to swell the coffers of London tradesmen or fill the pockets of her friends!

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading She loved, she hated, she was generous, she was foolish, with a wide impulsiveness.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading When Nance had spoken of her engagement, her unselfish joy and relief in the security it promised had aroused a renewed desire for self-sacrifice, as represented by confession of her weakness; but a moment later, when Nance had spoken of Milbanke's legacy--of her innocent joy in its existence--of her innocent desire for its possession--the wish had faltered.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She loved, she hated, she was generous, she was foolish, with a wide impulsiveness.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading That was her position on the night of Nance's confidence; and on the following morning she woke with an oppressive sense that action must be taken in some direction.