used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was woman enough to know the reason why, and to find a great deal of pleasure in the knowledge.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Also, her lips would curve of themselves whenever she thought of José's rage and subsequent bafflement when she rode off with Señor Jack; and of Señor Jack's black looks when she praised José afterwards.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The señorita liked to see his eyes darken and then light with the flames that thrilled her; and it was exceedingly pleasant to know that she could produce that effect almost whenever she chose.
in addition
From this reading Also, her lips would curve of themselves whenever she thought of José's rage and subsequent bafflement when she rode off with Señor Jack; and of Señor Jack's black looks when she praised José afterwards.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
bafflementnoun
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading Also, her lips would curve of themselves whenever she thought of José's rage and subsequent bafflement when she rode off with Señor Jack; and of Señor Jack's black looks when she praised José afterwards.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Also, her lips would curve of themselves whenever she thought of José's rage and subsequent bafflement when she rode off with Señor Jack; and of Señor Jack's black looks when she praised José afterwards.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
caballeros
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From this reading Truly they hated each other very much--those two caballeros!
cat-and-mouse
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From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The señorita liked to see his eyes darken and then light with the flames that thrilled her; and it was exceedingly pleasant to know that she could produce that effect almost whenever she chose.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The señorita liked to see his eyes darken and then light with the flames that thrilled her; and it was exceedingly pleasant to know that she could produce that effect almost whenever she chose.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Also, her lips would curve of themselves whenever she thought of José's rage and subsequent bafflement when she rode off with Señor Jack; and of Señor Jack's black looks when she praised José afterwards.
darkenverbUS /ˈdɑːrkən/
become dark or darker
From this reading The señorita liked to see his eyes darken and then light with the flames that thrilled her; and it was exceedingly pleasant to know that she could produce that effect almost whenever she chose.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She was woman enough to know the reason why, and to find a great deal of pleasure in the knowledge.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Truly they hated each other very much--those two caballeros!
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The señorita liked to see his eyes darken and then light with the flames that thrilled her; and it was exceedingly pleasant to know that she could produce that effect almost whenever she chose.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She was woman enough to know the reason why, and to find a great deal of pleasure in the knowledge.
to an extreme degree
From this reading The señorita liked to see his eyes darken and then light with the flames that thrilled her; and it was exceedingly pleasant to know that she could produce that effect almost whenever she chose.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The señorita liked to see his eyes darken and then light with the flames that thrilled her; and it was exceedingly pleasant to know that she could produce that effect almost whenever she chose.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She was woman enough to know the reason why, and to find a great deal of pleasure in the knowledge.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading The señorita liked to see his eyes darken and then light with the flames that thrilled her; and it was exceedingly pleasant to know that she could produce that effect almost whenever she chose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She was woman enough to know the reason why, and to find a great deal of pleasure in the knowledge.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Truly they hated each other very much--those two caballeros!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The señorita liked to see his eyes darken and then light with the flames that thrilled her; and it was exceedingly pleasant to know that she could produce that effect almost whenever she chose.
impishlyadverb
in an appealing but bold manner
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The señorita liked to see his eyes darken and then light with the flames that thrilled her; and it was exceedingly pleasant to know that she could produce that effect almost whenever she chose.
a small worthless amount
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Also, her lips would curve of themselves whenever she thought of José's rage and subsequent bafflement when she rode off with Señor Jack; and of Señor Jack's black looks when she praised José afterwards.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
José
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From this reading Also, her lips would curve of themselves whenever she thought of José's rage and subsequent bafflement when she rode off with Señor Jack; and of Señor Jack's black looks when she praised José afterwards.
José's
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From this reading Also, her lips would curve of themselves whenever she thought of José's rage and subsequent bafflement when she rode off with Señor Jack; and of Señor Jack's black looks when she praised José afterwards.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The señorita liked to see his eyes darken and then light with the flames that thrilled her; and it was exceedingly pleasant to know that she could produce that effect almost whenever she chose.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading She was woman enough to know the reason why, and to find a great deal of pleasure in the knowledge.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The señorita liked to see his eyes darken and then light with the flames that thrilled her; and it was exceedingly pleasant to know that she could produce that effect almost whenever she chose.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading The señorita liked to see his eyes darken and then light with the flames that thrilled her; and it was exceedingly pleasant to know that she could produce that effect almost whenever she chose.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Also, her lips would curve of themselves whenever she thought of José's rage and subsequent bafflement when she rode off with Señor Jack; and of Señor Jack's black looks when she praised José afterwards.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Also, her lips would curve of themselves whenever she thought of José's rage and subsequent bafflement when she rode off with Señor Jack; and of Señor Jack's black looks when she praised José afterwards.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
MOODSnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Truly they hated each other very much--those two caballeros!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Also, her lips would curve of themselves whenever she thought of José's rage and subsequent bafflement when she rode off with Señor Jack; and of Señor Jack's black looks when she praised José afterwards.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Truly they hated each other very much--those two caballeros!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The señorita liked to see his eyes darken and then light with the flames that thrilled her; and it was exceedingly pleasant to know that she could produce that effect almost whenever she chose.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She was woman enough to know the reason why, and to find a great deal of pleasure in the knowledge.
POTENTIALadjectiveUS /pəˈtenʃəl/
existing in possibility
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading Also, her lips would curve of themselves whenever she thought of José's rage and subsequent bafflement when she rode off with Señor Jack; and of Señor Jack's black looks when she praised José afterwards.
bring forth or yield
From this reading The señorita liked to see his eyes darken and then light with the flames that thrilled her; and it was exceedingly pleasant to know that she could produce that effect almost whenever she chose.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Also, her lips would curve of themselves whenever she thought of José's rage and subsequent bafflement when she rode off with Señor Jack; and of Señor Jack's black looks when she praised José afterwards.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She was woman enough to know the reason why, and to find a great deal of pleasure in the knowledge.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Also, her lips would curve of themselves whenever she thought of José's rage and subsequent bafflement when she rode off with Señor Jack; and of Señor Jack's black looks when she praised José afterwards.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The señorita liked to see his eyes darken and then light with the flames that thrilled her; and it was exceedingly pleasant to know that she could produce that effect almost whenever she chose.
Señor
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From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
señorita
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From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading Also, her lips would curve of themselves whenever she thought of José's rage and subsequent bafflement when she rode off with Señor Jack; and of Señor Jack's black looks when she praised José afterwards.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Also, her lips would curve of themselves whenever she thought of José's rage and subsequent bafflement when she rode off with Señor Jack; and of Señor Jack's black looks when she praised José afterwards.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The señorita liked to see his eyes darken and then light with the flames that thrilled her; and it was exceedingly pleasant to know that she could produce that effect almost whenever she chose.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Truly they hated each other very much--those two caballeros!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Truly they hated each other very much--those two caballeros!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Also, her lips would curve of themselves whenever she thought of José's rage and subsequent bafflement when she rode off with Señor Jack; and of Señor Jack's black looks when she praised José afterwards.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading The señorita liked to see his eyes darken and then light with the flames that thrilled her; and it was exceedingly pleasant to know that she could produce that effect almost whenever she chose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The señorita liked to see his eyes darken and then light with the flames that thrilled her; and it was exceedingly pleasant to know that she could produce that effect almost whenever she chose.
tormentnounUS /ˈtɔːrment/
unbearable physical pain
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Truly they hated each other very much--those two caballeros!
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
precisely as stated
From this reading Truly they hated each other very much--those two caballeros!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
at the time that
From this reading Also, her lips would curve of themselves whenever she thought of José's rage and subsequent bafflement when she rode off with Señor Jack; and of Señor Jack's black looks when she praised José afterwards.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading The señorita liked to see his eyes darken and then light with the flames that thrilled her; and it was exceedingly pleasant to know that she could produce that effect almost whenever she chose.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading She was woman enough to know the reason why, and to find a great deal of pleasure in the knowledge.
wind-tangles
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From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The señorita liked to see his eyes darken and then light with the flames that thrilled her; and it was exceedingly pleasant to know that she could produce that effect almost whenever she chose.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was woman enough to know the reason why, and to find a great deal of pleasure in the knowledge.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading POTENTIAL MOODS So engrossed was the señorita in her truly feminine game of cat-and-mouse that she quite forgot her worry over Mrs. Jerry until she was in her own room and smiling impishly at herself in the mirror, while she brushed the wind-tangles from her hair and planned fresh torment for the Señor Jack.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Also, her lips would curve of themselves whenever she thought of José's rage and subsequent bafflement when she rode off with Señor Jack; and of Señor Jack's black looks when she praised José afterwards.
