Chapter VI · A Young Lady’s Chastening--Phase Two

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

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

the state of being absent

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

consider or hold as true

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

later than; following

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

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

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

compensation for a wrong

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

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From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

the state of being blind or lacking sight

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

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

From this reading I was ready enough to tell her so, yet somehow could never find the words.

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From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

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

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

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

From this reading I was ready enough to tell her so, yet somehow could never find the words.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I was ready enough to tell her so, yet somehow could never find the words.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

malicious satisfaction

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

the act of departing

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

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

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

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

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

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

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

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

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

and nothing more

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

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

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

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

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I was ready enough to tell her so, yet somehow could never find the words.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

many times at short intervals

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

above and across; more than

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She wanted to put herself right with herself, I supposed, rather than with me.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

on the contrary

From this reading She wanted to put herself right with herself, I supposed, rather than with me.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading I was ready enough to tell her so, yet somehow could never find the words.

precisely, exactly

From this reading She wanted to put herself right with herself, I supposed, rather than with me.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

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

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I was ready enough to tell her so, yet somehow could never find the words.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading I was ready enough to tell her so, yet somehow could never find the words.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

in the near future

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

express in speech

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

express a supposition

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

required or under orders

From this reading She wanted to put herself right with herself, I supposed, rather than with me.

express in words

From this reading I was ready enough to tell her so, yet somehow could never find the words.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She wanted to put herself right with herself, I supposed, rather than with me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

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

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

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

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

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

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

not made explicit

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading She wanted to put herself right with herself, I supposed, rather than with me.

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

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

during the time that

From this reading She came to the lodge often after that, and amused herself putting the place in order, sometimes while I was present, but more often during my absence.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

showing pensive sadness

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

the words that are spoken

From this reading I was ready enough to tell her so, yet somehow could never find the words.

people who are wounded

From this reading I knew nothing of what was in her mind; but I confess it came, just at first, to give me a sort of gloating satisfaction thus to accept without comment these ministrations of what was intended, I suppose, for imperious beauty’s atonement to the poor beast whom she had wounded herself by insulting.

but in spite of that

From this reading I was ready enough to tell her so, yet somehow could never find the words.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading She did not speak much, going about her duties with a young elastic confidence; but a consciousness of unuttered protest over my indifference, of wistful glances and deprecations of my blindness, began soon to grow irksome.