Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I little thought I should live to see the day when I could truthfully say, ‘I am glad our money has been taken from us,’” remarked Miss Matilda.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading When the particulars of her interview with Hetty Blair were told them, they could but hold up their hands in horrified amazement.

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

From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

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

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

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

From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)

From this reading When the particulars of her interview with Hetty Blair were told them, they could but hold up their hands in horrified amazement.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When the particulars of her interview with Hetty Blair were told them, they could but hold up their hands in horrified amazement.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

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

From this reading When the particulars of her interview with Hetty Blair were told them, they could but hold up their hands in horrified amazement.

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From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “I little thought I should live to see the day when I could truthfully say, ‘I am glad our money has been taken from us,’” remarked Miss Matilda.

moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

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

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

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From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

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From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

divisible by two

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading “I little thought I should live to see the day when I could truthfully say, ‘I am glad our money has been taken from us,’” remarked Miss Matilda.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

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

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

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

From this reading When the particulars of her interview with Hetty Blair were told them, they could but hold up their hands in horrified amazement.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “I little thought I should live to see the day when I could truthfully say, ‘I am glad our money has been taken from us,’” remarked Miss Matilda.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

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

From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

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From this reading When the particulars of her interview with Hetty Blair were told them, they could but hold up their hands in horrified amazement.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading When the particulars of her interview with Hetty Blair were told them, they could but hold up their hands in horrified amazement.

stricken with horror

From this reading When the particulars of her interview with Hetty Blair were told them, they could but hold up their hands in horrified amazement.

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

From this reading “I little thought I should live to see the day when I could truthfully say, ‘I am glad our money has been taken from us,’” remarked Miss Matilda.

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

From this reading When the particulars of her interview with Hetty Blair were told them, they could but hold up their hands in horrified amazement.

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading When the particulars of her interview with Hetty Blair were told them, they could but hold up their hands in horrified amazement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

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From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

very small silvery eellike schooling fishes that burrow into sandy beaches

From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “I little thought I should live to see the day when I could truthfully say, ‘I am glad our money has been taken from us,’” remarked Miss Matilda.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading “I little thought I should live to see the day when I could truthfully say, ‘I am glad our money has been taken from us,’” remarked Miss Matilda.

for more time

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

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From this reading “I little thought I should live to see the day when I could truthfully say, ‘I am glad our money has been taken from us,’” remarked Miss Matilda.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading “I little thought I should live to see the day when I could truthfully say, ‘I am glad our money has been taken from us,’” remarked Miss Matilda.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading “I little thought I should live to see the day when I could truthfully say, ‘I am glad our money has been taken from us,’” remarked Miss Matilda.

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

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

not any; not one

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

on one occasion

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “I little thought I should live to see the day when I could truthfully say, ‘I am glad our money has been taken from us,’” remarked Miss Matilda.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading When the particulars of her interview with Hetty Blair were told them, they could but hold up their hands in horrified amazement.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “I little thought I should live to see the day when I could truthfully say, ‘I am glad our money has been taken from us,’” remarked Miss Matilda.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

formal and explicit approval

From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

express in words

From this reading “I little thought I should live to see the day when I could truthfully say, ‘I am glad our money has been taken from us,’” remarked Miss Matilda.

only a very short time before

From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I little thought I should live to see the day when I could truthfully say, ‘I am glad our money has been taken from us,’” remarked Miss Matilda.

tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “I little thought I should live to see the day when I could truthfully say, ‘I am glad our money has been taken from us,’” remarked Miss Matilda.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading “I little thought I should live to see the day when I could truthfully say, ‘I am glad our money has been taken from us,’” remarked Miss Matilda.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

warm friendly feelings of gratitude

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

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

From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When the particulars of her interview with Hetty Blair were told them, they could but hold up their hands in horrified amazement.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When the particulars of her interview with Hetty Blair were told them, they could but hold up their hands in horrified amazement.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

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

From this reading When the particulars of her interview with Hetty Blair were told them, they could but hold up their hands in horrified amazement.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “I little thought I should live to see the day when I could truthfully say, ‘I am glad our money has been taken from us,’” remarked Miss Matilda.

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From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

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

From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading When the particulars of her interview with Hetty Blair were told them, they could but hold up their hands in horrified amazement.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

with truth

From this reading “I little thought I should live to see the day when I could truthfully say, ‘I am glad our money has been taken from us,’” remarked Miss Matilda.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading His treatment of Ethel had been bad enough, but his treatment of Hetty Blair revealed a depth of depravity which caused the gentle hearts of the sisters at once to shiver with affright and glow with thankfulness when they called to mind their darling’s narrow escape from being united for life to such a man.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When the particulars of her interview with Hetty Blair were told them, they could but hold up their hands in horrified amazement.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I little thought I should live to see the day when I could truthfully say, ‘I am glad our money has been taken from us,’” remarked Miss Matilda.

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

From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

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

From this reading When the particulars of her interview with Hetty Blair were told them, they could but hold up their hands in horrified amazement.

at the time that

From this reading When the particulars of her interview with Hetty Blair were told them, they could but hold up their hands in horrified amazement.

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

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading Their worst fears, never even hinted at to Ethel, had been more than realised; there could no longer be any doubt as to the nature of the motives by which Keymer had been influenced.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading ETHEL’S CONFESSION It scarcely needs to be stated that Ethel Thursby’s letter to Launce Keymer was written with the full knowledge and sanction of her aunts.