Chapter XX · Punished

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

From this reading Clementina was a spoiled child, and in consequence was as disagreeable and as full of herself as such children are apt to be.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

affected manners intended to impress others

From this reading She was neither beautiful nor clever; she had no outward gifts to counterbalance her imperious airs and selfish ways; consequently she was only popular with her parents and with herself.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

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

From this reading Clementina was a spoiled child, and in consequence was as disagreeable and as full of herself as such children are apt to be.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading Clementina both believed in and appreciated flattery.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading Clementina was a spoiled child, and in consequence was as disagreeable and as full of herself as such children are apt to be.

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

From this reading Clementina was a spoiled child, and in consequence was as disagreeable and as full of herself as such children are apt to be.

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

From this reading Clementina was a spoiled child, and in consequence was as disagreeable and as full of herself as such children are apt to be.

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

From this reading Clementina was a spoiled child, and in consequence was as disagreeable and as full of herself as such children are apt to be.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading She was neither beautiful nor clever; she had no outward gifts to counterbalance her imperious airs and selfish ways; consequently she was only popular with her parents and with herself.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Clementina both believed in and appreciated flattery.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Clementina both believed in and appreciated flattery.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Clementina was a spoiled child, and in consequence was as disagreeable and as full of herself as such children are apt to be.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Clementina was a spoiled child, and in consequence was as disagreeable and as full of herself as such children are apt to be.

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From this reading Clementina was a spoiled child, and in consequence was as disagreeable and as full of herself as such children are apt to be.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading She was neither beautiful nor clever; she had no outward gifts to counterbalance her imperious airs and selfish ways; consequently she was only popular with her parents and with herself.

The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Flattery made her feel comfortable; it soothed her vanity and fed her self-esteem.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Clementina was a spoiled child, and in consequence was as disagreeable and as full of herself as such children are apt to be.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading She was neither beautiful nor clever; she had no outward gifts to counterbalance her imperious airs and selfish ways; consequently she was only popular with her parents and with herself.

a weight that balances another weight

From this reading She was neither beautiful nor clever; she had no outward gifts to counterbalance her imperious airs and selfish ways; consequently she was only popular with her parents and with herself.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

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

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

not to your liking

From this reading Clementina was a spoiled child, and in consequence was as disagreeable and as full of herself as such children are apt to be.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading Flattery made her feel comfortable; it soothed her vanity and fed her self-esteem.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Flattery made her feel comfortable; it soothed her vanity and fed her self-esteem.

excessive or insincere praise

From this reading Clementina both believed in and appreciated flattery.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Clementina was a spoiled child, and in consequence was as disagreeable and as full of herself as such children are apt to be.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading She was neither beautiful nor clever; she had no outward gifts to counterbalance her imperious airs and selfish ways; consequently she was only popular with her parents and with herself.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

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

From this reading She was neither beautiful nor clever; she had no outward gifts to counterbalance her imperious airs and selfish ways; consequently she was only popular with her parents and with herself.

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

From this reading She was neither beautiful nor clever; she had no outward gifts to counterbalance her imperious airs and selfish ways; consequently she was only popular with her parents and with herself.

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

From this reading Clementina was a spoiled child, and in consequence was as disagreeable and as full of herself as such children are apt to be.

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

From this reading She was neither beautiful nor clever; she had no outward gifts to counterbalance her imperious airs and selfish ways; consequently she was only popular with her parents and with herself.

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

From this reading Clementina was a spoiled child, and in consequence was as disagreeable and as full of herself as such children are apt to be.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Flattery made her feel comfortable; it soothed her vanity and fed her self-esteem.

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

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Flattery made her feel comfortable; it soothed her vanity and fed her self-esteem.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

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

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading She was neither beautiful nor clever; she had no outward gifts to counterbalance her imperious airs and selfish ways; consequently she was only popular with her parents and with herself.

not any; not one

From this reading She was neither beautiful nor clever; she had no outward gifts to counterbalance her imperious airs and selfish ways; consequently she was only popular with her parents and with herself.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading She was neither beautiful nor clever; she had no outward gifts to counterbalance her imperious airs and selfish ways; consequently she was only popular with her parents and with herself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Clementina was a spoiled child, and in consequence was as disagreeable and as full of herself as such children are apt to be.

and nothing more

From this reading She was neither beautiful nor clever; she had no outward gifts to counterbalance her imperious airs and selfish ways; consequently she was only popular with her parents and with herself.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading She was neither beautiful nor clever; she had no outward gifts to counterbalance her imperious airs and selfish ways; consequently she was only popular with her parents and with herself.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading She was neither beautiful nor clever; she had no outward gifts to counterbalance her imperious airs and selfish ways; consequently she was only popular with her parents and with herself.

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

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading She was neither beautiful nor clever; she had no outward gifts to counterbalance her imperious airs and selfish ways; consequently she was only popular with her parents and with herself.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

past form of “praise” — express approval of

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

a feeling of pride in yourself

From this reading Flattery made her feel comfortable; it soothed her vanity and fed her self-esteem.

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

From this reading She was neither beautiful nor clever; she had no outward gifts to counterbalance her imperious airs and selfish ways; consequently she was only popular with her parents and with herself.

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

From this reading She was neither beautiful nor clever; she had no outward gifts to counterbalance her imperious airs and selfish ways; consequently she was only popular with her parents and with herself.

past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading Flattery made her feel comfortable; it soothed her vanity and fed her self-esteem.

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

From this reading Clementina was a spoiled child, and in consequence was as disagreeable and as full of herself as such children are apt to be.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Clementina was a spoiled child, and in consequence was as disagreeable and as full of herself as such children are apt to be.

plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

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

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

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

From this reading Clementina was a spoiled child, and in consequence was as disagreeable and as full of herself as such children are apt to be.

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

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading Flattery made her feel comfortable; it soothed her vanity and fed her self-esteem.

precisely as stated

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

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

From this reading Clementina was a spoiled child, and in consequence was as disagreeable and as full of herself as such children are apt to be.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading She was neither beautiful nor clever; she had no outward gifts to counterbalance her imperious airs and selfish ways; consequently she was only popular with her parents and with herself.

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

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

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

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

which person or people

From this reading The Marmadukes were very rich people, and although Clementina had no real friends, she had many toadies--girls who praised her for the accomplishments she did not possess, for the beauty which had been denied her, and for the talents and cleverness which she knew nothing whatever about.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was neither beautiful nor clever; she had no outward gifts to counterbalance her imperious airs and selfish ways; consequently she was only popular with her parents and with herself.