Chapter XX

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

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

(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 LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

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

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But doing the handsome thing by Margaret carried with it, or, rather, contained within itself, as Jenny conceived the position, another object to which in its turn it was, if not subsidiary, so closely related as to be inseparable.

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

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

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

From this reading But doing the handsome thing by Margaret carried with it, or, rather, contained within itself, as Jenny conceived the position, another object to which in its turn it was, if not subsidiary, so closely related as to be inseparable.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Nobody who watched her closely--both what she did and the hints of her mind which she let fall--could long doubt which of these objects was paramount with her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But doing the handsome thing by Margaret carried with it, or, rather, contained within itself, as Jenny conceived the position, another object to which in its turn it was, if not subsidiary, so closely related as to be inseparable.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading But doing the handsome thing by Margaret carried with it, or, rather, contained within itself, as Jenny conceived the position, another object to which in its turn it was, if not subsidiary, so closely related as to be inseparable.

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From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Nobody who watched her closely--both what she did and the hints of her mind which she let fall--could long doubt which of these objects was paramount with her.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading But doing the handsome thing by Margaret carried with it, or, rather, contained within itself, as Jenny conceived the position, another object to which in its turn it was, if not subsidiary, so closely related as to be inseparable.

gotten under control

From this reading But doing the handsome thing by Margaret carried with it, or, rather, contained within itself, as Jenny conceived the position, another object to which in its turn it was, if not subsidiary, so closely related as to be inseparable.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Nobody who watched her closely--both what she did and the hints of her mind which she let fall--could long doubt which of these objects was paramount with her.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

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

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Nobody who watched her closely--both what she did and the hints of her mind which she let fall--could long doubt which of these objects was paramount with her.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Nobody who watched her closely--both what she did and the hints of her mind which she let fall--could long doubt which of these objects was paramount with her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

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

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

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

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

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

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading Nobody who watched her closely--both what she did and the hints of her mind which she let fall--could long doubt which of these objects was paramount with her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But doing the handsome thing by Margaret carried with it, or, rather, contained within itself, as Jenny conceived the position, another object to which in its turn it was, if not subsidiary, so closely related as to be inseparable.

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

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

not capable of being separated

From this reading But doing the handsome thing by Margaret carried with it, or, rather, contained within itself, as Jenny conceived the position, another object to which in its turn it was, if not subsidiary, so closely related as to be inseparable.

as a matter of instinct

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But doing the handsome thing by Margaret carried with it, or, rather, contained within itself, as Jenny conceived the position, another object to which in its turn it was, if not subsidiary, so closely related as to be inseparable.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading But doing the handsome thing by Margaret carried with it, or, rather, contained within itself, as Jenny conceived the position, another object to which in its turn it was, if not subsidiary, so closely related as to be inseparable.

United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

immediately past

From this reading It was the last.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Nobody who watched her closely--both what she did and the hints of her mind which she let fall--could long doubt which of these objects was paramount with her.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Nobody who watched her closely--both what she did and the hints of her mind which she let fall--could long doubt which of these objects was paramount with her.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

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From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Nobody who watched her closely--both what she did and the hints of her mind which she let fall--could long doubt which of these objects was paramount with her.

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

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

absolutely essential

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

not any; not one

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Nobody who watched her closely--both what she did and the hints of her mind which she let fall--could long doubt which of these objects was paramount with her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But doing the handsome thing by Margaret carried with it, or, rather, contained within itself, as Jenny conceived the position, another object to which in its turn it was, if not subsidiary, so closely related as to be inseparable.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading But doing the handsome thing by Margaret carried with it, or, rather, contained within itself, as Jenny conceived the position, another object to which in its turn it was, if not subsidiary, so closely related as to be inseparable.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Nobody who watched her closely--both what she did and the hints of her mind which she let fall--could long doubt which of these objects was paramount with her.

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From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But doing the handsome thing by Margaret carried with it, or, rather, contained within itself, as Jenny conceived the position, another object to which in its turn it was, if not subsidiary, so closely related as to be inseparable.

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From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

having superior power and influence

From this reading Nobody who watched her closely--both what she did and the hints of her mind which she let fall--could long doubt which of these objects was paramount with her.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

promise solemnly and formally

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

on the contrary

From this reading But doing the handsome thing by Margaret carried with it, or, rather, contained within itself, as Jenny conceived the position, another object to which in its turn it was, if not subsidiary, so closely related as to be inseparable.

save from sins

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

getting something back again

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading But doing the handsome thing by Margaret carried with it, or, rather, contained within itself, as Jenny conceived the position, another object to which in its turn it was, if not subsidiary, so closely related as to be inseparable.

the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

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

From this reading Nobody who watched her closely--both what she did and the hints of her mind which she let fall--could long doubt which of these objects was paramount with her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But doing the handsome thing by Margaret carried with it, or, rather, contained within itself, as Jenny conceived the position, another object to which in its turn it was, if not subsidiary, so closely related as to be inseparable.

that is looked for

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

your usual mood

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

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

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Nobody who watched her closely--both what she did and the hints of her mind which she let fall--could long doubt which of these objects was paramount with her.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

a special situation

From this reading LIVING PIECES Jenny had now on the board all the pieces needed for her great combination--embracing, as it did, the restoration of her own position, the regaining of Catsford's loyal allegiance, the extension of her territory and influence in the county, and "doing the handsome thing by" Margaret.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

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

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading But doing the handsome thing by Margaret carried with it, or, rather, contained within itself, as Jenny conceived the position, another object to which in its turn it was, if not subsidiary, so closely related as to be inseparable.

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

From this reading Nobody who watched her closely--both what she did and the hints of her mind which she let fall--could long doubt which of these objects was paramount with her.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Nobody who watched her closely--both what she did and the hints of her mind which she let fall--could long doubt which of these objects was paramount with her.

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

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Nobody who watched her closely--both what she did and the hints of her mind which she let fall--could long doubt which of these objects was paramount with her.

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

From this reading Nobody who watched her closely--both what she did and the hints of her mind which she let fall--could long doubt which of these objects was paramount with her.

which person or people

From this reading Nobody who watched her closely--both what she did and the hints of her mind which she let fall--could long doubt which of these objects was paramount with her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nobody who watched her closely--both what she did and the hints of her mind which she let fall--could long doubt which of these objects was paramount with her.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading But doing the handsome thing by Margaret carried with it, or, rather, contained within itself, as Jenny conceived the position, another object to which in its turn it was, if not subsidiary, so closely related as to be inseparable.

but in spite of that

From this reading The others were, in a sense, no more than means to it; though in themselves irresistible to her temperament, necessary to her happiness, and instinctively sought by her, yet in the combination they stood subsidiary to the master-stroke that was to crown her game and redeem the pledge which she had given to Leonard Octon as he lay dying.