used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
ALLYnounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
Armathwaite
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From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
Betty
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From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
the act of breaking something
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
make calm or still
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
a small house with a single story
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
crooknounUS /krʊk/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
dog-cart
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From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading "Well, it is the unexpected that happens, and the last person I dreamed of seeing to-day was Master Percy."
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
one or the other of two
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
empire-builders
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From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
an old word for “before”
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But she stood stock still, and, without turning her head so that Armathwaite might see her face, said quietly:
FAINT-HEARTEDadjective
lacking conviction or boldness or courage
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
a young female
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Well, it is the unexpected that happens, and the last person I dreamed of seeing to-day was Master Percy."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But she stood stock still, and, without turning her head so that Armathwaite might see her face, said quietly:
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, it is the unexpected that happens, and the last person I dreamed of seeing to-day was Master Percy."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, it is the unexpected that happens, and the last person I dreamed of seeing to-day was Master Percy."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
Jackson'snounUS /ˈdʒæksənz/
possessive form of “jackson” — English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
immediately past
From this reading "Well, it is the unexpected that happens, and the last person I dreamed of seeing to-day was Master Percy."
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
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 And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
MargueritenounUS /ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːt/
tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
joined in matrimony
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Well, it is the unexpected that happens, and the last person I dreamed of seeing to-day was Master Percy."
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
a particular point in time
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
Ogilvey
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From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
and nothing more
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
others
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From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
by chance
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
a human being
From this reading "Well, it is the unexpected that happens, and the last person I dreamed of seeing to-day was Master Percy."
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
with low volume
From this reading But she stood stock still, and, without turning her head so that Armathwaite might see her face, said quietly:
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But she stood stock still, and, without turning her head so that Armathwaite might see her face, said quietly:
Identical; not different.
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
cut with a saw
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But she stood stock still, and, without turning her head so that Armathwaite might see her face, said quietly:
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Well, it is the unexpected that happens, and the last person I dreamed of seeing to-day was Master Percy."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
smuggledadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌɡəld/
distributed or sold illicitly
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
not in physical motion
From this reading But she stood stock still, and, without turning her head so that Armathwaite might see her face, said quietly:
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading But she stood stock still, and, without turning her head so that Armathwaite might see her face, said quietly:
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
to-day
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From this reading "Well, it is the unexpected that happens, and the last person I dreamed of seeing to-day was Master Percy."
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading But she stood stock still, and, without turning her head so that Armathwaite might see her face, said quietly:
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading "Well, it is the unexpected that happens, and the last person I dreamed of seeing to-day was Master Percy."
unforeseenadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/
not anticipated
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
unmitigatedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪtəɡeɪtɪd/
not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
WalkernounUS /ˈwɔːkər/
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
Walker'snounUS /ˈwɔːkərz/
possessive form of “walker” — New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FAINT-HEARTED ALLY That moment was a vital one in the lives of those two; it influenced the lives of others in lesser degree, but to Marguerite Ogilvey and Robert Armathwaite it meant so much that the man, in calm review of events subsequently, saw that it stood out from minor incidents in exactly the same dominant proportion as James Walker's hurried descent on Mrs. Jackson's cottage on the preceding day.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, it is the unexpected that happens, and the last person I dreamed of seeing to-day was Master Percy."
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
whisperings
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From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
Whittaker
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From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And, now, if the girl had quickened her pace--in eager delight, perhaps, breaking into a run--had she, either by voice or manner, shown that the unforeseen presence of Percy Whittaker on the moor was not only an extraordinary event in itself, but one which she hailed with unmitigated joy, Armathwaite would assuredly have stifled certain vague whisperings of imagination which, ere long, might exercise a disastrous influence on the theory he held in common with a well-known British general--namely, that empire-builders should not be married.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But she stood stock still, and, without turning her head so that Armathwaite might see her face, said quietly:
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had Walker remained in the dog-cart, and shouted for the keys of the Grange, Mrs. Jackson would have contrived, by hook or by crook, to delay the examination of the house until Betty had smuggled "Miss Meg" into safety, in which case Armathwaite would never have met her.
