used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Nance's anger, and Clodagh's irritable repudiation of her advice, had each been fraught with its own significance.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nance's anger, and Clodagh's irritable repudiation of her advice, had each been fraught with its own significance.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Nance's anger, and Clodagh's irritable repudiation of her advice, had each been fraught with its own significance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nance's anger, and Clodagh's irritable repudiation of her advice, had each been fraught with its own significance.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The fragmentary quarrel between the sisters was very suggestive.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Yet, when the matter came to be sifted, it was hard to say exactly the point to which exception could reasonably be taken.
Clodagh
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From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
Clodagh's
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From this reading Nance's anger, and Clodagh's irritable repudiation of her advice, had each been fraught with its own significance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
Deerehurst
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From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Nance's anger, and Clodagh's irritable repudiation of her advice, had each been fraught with its own significance.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Yet, when the matter came to be sifted, it was hard to say exactly the point to which exception could reasonably be taken.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Yet, when the matter came to be sifted, it was hard to say exactly the point to which exception could reasonably be taken.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
fragmentaryadjectiveUS /ˈfræɡmənteri/
consisting of small disconnected parts
From this reading The fragmentary quarrel between the sisters was very suggestive.
fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/
marked by distress
From this reading Nance's anger, and Clodagh's irritable repudiation of her advice, had each been fraught with its own significance.
frequencynounUS /ˈfriːkwənsi/
the number of occurrences within a given time period
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nance's anger, and Clodagh's irritable repudiation of her advice, had each been fraught with its own significance.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Yet, when the matter came to be sifted, it was hard to say exactly the point to which exception could reasonably be taken.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nance's anger, and Clodagh's irritable repudiation of her advice, had each been fraught with its own significance.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
irritableadjectiveUS /ˈɪrətəbəl/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading Nance's anger, and Clodagh's irritable repudiation of her advice, had each been fraught with its own significance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Nance's anger, and Clodagh's irritable repudiation of her advice, had each been fraught with its own significance.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Yet, when the matter came to be sifted, it was hard to say exactly the point to which exception could reasonably be taken.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
Nance's
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From this reading Nance's anger, and Clodagh's irritable repudiation of her advice, had each been fraught with its own significance.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
obtrudeverbUS /əbˈtruːd/
push to thrust outward
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nance's anger, and Clodagh's irritable repudiation of her advice, had each been fraught with its own significance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Nance's anger, and Clodagh's irritable repudiation of her advice, had each been fraught with its own significance.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Yet, when the matter came to be sifted, it was hard to say exactly the point to which exception could reasonably be taken.
by chance
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
an angry dispute
From this reading The fragmentary quarrel between the sisters was very suggestive.
without much difficulty
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Yet, when the matter came to be sifted, it was hard to say exactly the point to which exception could reasonably be taken.
repudiationnounUS /rɪˌpjuːdiˈeɪʃən/
rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid
From this reading Nance's anger, and Clodagh's irritable repudiation of her advice, had each been fraught with its own significance.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
express in words
From this reading Yet, when the matter came to be sifted, it was hard to say exactly the point to which exception could reasonably be taken.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
siftedverbUS /ˈsɪftɪd/
past form of “sift” — move as if through a sieve
From this reading Yet, when the matter came to be sifted, it was hard to say exactly the point to which exception could reasonably be taken.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Nance's anger, and Clodagh's irritable repudiation of her advice, had each been fraught with its own significance.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The fragmentary quarrel between the sisters was very suggestive.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading The fragmentary quarrel between the sisters was very suggestive.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Yet, when the matter came to be sifted, it was hard to say exactly the point to which exception could reasonably be taken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fragmentary quarrel between the sisters was very suggestive.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For, much as the former might busy herself in the happiness of her own engagement and the preparations for her marriage, she could not blind herself to the fact that Clodagh was acting, if not with genuine folly, at least with something that might readily be mistaken for it; and much as the latter might resent a criticism of her action, she could not mentally deny that possibly the criticism was justified.
UndoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
the act of using
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
precisely as stated
From this reading The fragmentary quarrel between the sisters was very suggestive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fragmentary quarrel between the sisters was very suggestive.
at the time that
From this reading Yet, when the matter came to be sifted, it was hard to say exactly the point to which exception could reasonably be taken.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet, when the matter came to be sifted, it was hard to say exactly the point to which exception could reasonably be taken.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nance's anger, and Clodagh's irritable repudiation of her advice, had each been fraught with its own significance.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Undoubtedly Deerehurst did obtrude himself with curious--with almost intimate--frequency into the plans of each day; but then the intrusion was so natural--so simple--so subtle, if one might use so extreme a word.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, when the matter came to be sifted, it was hard to say exactly the point to which exception could reasonably be taken.
