Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Now, there is a fair sample of that woman's talk; it is a mystery to me how she keeps it up.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading They both use one another to advantage.

a quantity of money

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

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

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They both use one another to advantage.

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

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

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

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

the two together, not just one

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mamma says that she is "wierdly picturesque;" papa says (but only to me) that she is "a regular downright fool."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

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

From this reading But she does not fool mamma.

thoroughgoing

From this reading Mamma says that she is "wierdly picturesque;" papa says (but only to me) that she is "a regular downright fool."

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Now, there is a fair sample of that woman's talk; it is a mystery to me how she keeps it up.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading Mamma says that she is "wierdly picturesque;" papa says (but only to me) that she is "a regular downright fool."

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From this reading Now, there is a fair sample of that woman's talk; it is a mystery to me how she keeps it up.

set forth authoritatively as obligatory

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

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

From this reading Now, there is a fair sample of that woman's talk; it is a mystery to me how she keeps it up.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now, there is a fair sample of that woman's talk; it is a mystery to me how she keeps it up.

and nothing more

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading Now, there is a fair sample of that woman's talk; it is a mystery to me how she keeps it up.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading Mamma says that she is "wierdly picturesque;" papa says (but only to me) that she is "a regular downright fool."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

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

From this reading Now, there is a fair sample of that woman's talk; it is a mystery to me how she keeps it up.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Now, there is a fair sample of that woman's talk; it is a mystery to me how she keeps it up.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But she does not fool mamma.

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

From this reading Now, there is a fair sample of that woman's talk; it is a mystery to me how she keeps it up.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now, there is a fair sample of that woman's talk; it is a mystery to me how she keeps it up.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They both use one another to advantage.

and nothing more

From this reading Mamma says that she is "wierdly picturesque;" papa says (but only to me) that she is "a regular downright fool."

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading Mamma says that she is "wierdly picturesque;" papa says (but only to me) that she is "a regular downright fool."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading Mamma says that she is "wierdly picturesque;" papa says (but only to me) that she is "a regular downright fool."

without much difficulty

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Mamma says that she is "wierdly picturesque;" papa says (but only to me) that she is "a regular downright fool."

a small part of something intended as representative of the whole

From this reading Now, there is a fair sample of that woman's talk; it is a mystery to me how she keeps it up.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Mamma says that she is "wierdly picturesque;" papa says (but only to me) that she is "a regular downright fool."

concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

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

From this reading Now, there is a fair sample of that woman's talk; it is a mystery to me how she keeps it up.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Now, there is a fair sample of that woman's talk; it is a mystery to me how she keeps it up.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now, there is a fair sample of that woman's talk; it is a mystery to me how she keeps it up.

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

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Now, there is a fair sample of that woman's talk; it is a mystery to me how she keeps it up.

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

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

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

From this reading Now, there is a fair sample of that woman's talk; it is a mystery to me how she keeps it up.

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

From this reading Now, there is a fair sample of that woman's talk; it is a mystery to me how she keeps it up.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

the act of using

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

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

From this reading Mamma says that she is "wierdly picturesque;" papa says (but only to me) that she is "a regular downright fool."

in the company of; together with

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Now, there is a fair sample of that woman's talk; it is a mystery to me how she keeps it up.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading But they are both wrong; she is a woman with a sufficient amount of brains to know just how easily and successfully so-called sensible people may be imposed upon; and how readily they can be made use of--stepping stones to the accomplishment of selfish desires.