Chapter XVIII · Setting a Trap

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

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading But the girl agreed with Rupert that he would not do so, until all chance of getting money for his silence had disappeared.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But the girl agreed with Rupert that he would not do so, until all chance of getting money for his silence had disappeared.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

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

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

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

From this reading Even if Mallien was willing, such money could not be obtained until the property passed from the Squire to his cousin, so if Rupert refused to give up the same, Carrington would be forced to wait.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Dorinda was therefore much relieved when Sophy conducted her to The Big House and hidden matters were made more plain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the girl agreed with Rupert that he would not do so, until all chance of getting money for his silence had disappeared.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

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From this reading When in possession of facts she quickly recognized that the position of her father was highly dangerous, should Carrington speak to the police.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading But the girl agreed with Rupert that he would not do so, until all chance of getting money for his silence had disappeared.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Dorinda was therefore much relieved when Sophy conducted her to The Big House and hidden matters were made more plain.

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

From this reading Even if Mallien was willing, such money could not be obtained until the property passed from the Squire to his cousin, so if Rupert refused to give up the same, Carrington would be forced to wait.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Even if Mallien was willing, such money could not be obtained until the property passed from the Squire to his cousin, so if Rupert refused to give up the same, Carrington would be forced to wait.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading When in possession of facts she quickly recognized that the position of her father was highly dangerous, should Carrington speak to the police.

a female human offspring

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading But the girl agreed with Rupert that he would not do so, until all chance of getting money for his silence had disappeared.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But the girl agreed with Rupert that he would not do so, until all chance of getting money for his silence had disappeared.

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From this reading Dorinda was therefore much relieved when Sophy conducted her to The Big House and hidden matters were made more plain.

divisible by two

From this reading Even if Mallien was willing, such money could not be obtained until the property passed from the Squire to his cousin, so if Rupert refused to give up the same, Carrington would be forced to wait.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading When in possession of facts she quickly recognized that the position of her father was highly dangerous, should Carrington speak to the police.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading When in possession of facts she quickly recognized that the position of her father was highly dangerous, should Carrington speak to the police.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Even if Mallien was willing, such money could not be obtained until the property passed from the Squire to his cousin, so if Rupert refused to give up the same, Carrington would be forced to wait.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Even if Mallien was willing, such money could not be obtained until the property passed from the Squire to his cousin, so if Rupert refused to give up the same, Carrington would be forced to wait.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading But the girl agreed with Rupert that he would not do so, until all chance of getting money for his silence had disappeared.

a young female

From this reading But the girl agreed with Rupert that he would not do so, until all chance of getting money for his silence had disappeared.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

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

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

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

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

not accessible to view

From this reading Dorinda was therefore much relieved when Sophy conducted her to The Big House and hidden matters were made more plain.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading When in possession of facts she quickly recognized that the position of her father was highly dangerous, should Carrington speak to the police.

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

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Dorinda was therefore much relieved when Sophy conducted her to The Big House and hidden matters were made more plain.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Even if Mallien was willing, such money could not be obtained until the property passed from the Squire to his cousin, so if Rupert refused to give up the same, Carrington would be forced to wait.

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

From this reading When in possession of facts she quickly recognized that the position of her father was highly dangerous, should Carrington speak to the police.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

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From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Dorinda was therefore much relieved when Sophy conducted her to The Big House and hidden matters were made more plain.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading But the girl agreed with Rupert that he would not do so, until all chance of getting money for his silence had disappeared.

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

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Dorinda was therefore much relieved when Sophy conducted her to The Big House and hidden matters were made more plain.

easily agitated

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the girl agreed with Rupert that he would not do so, until all chance of getting money for his silence had disappeared.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Even if Mallien was willing, such money could not be obtained until the property passed from the Squire to his cousin, so if Rupert refused to give up the same, Carrington would be forced to wait.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Even if Mallien was willing, such money could not be obtained until the property passed from the Squire to his cousin, so if Rupert refused to give up the same, Carrington would be forced to wait.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Dorinda was therefore much relieved when Sophy conducted her to The Big House and hidden matters were made more plain.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading When in possession of facts she quickly recognized that the position of her father was highly dangerous, should Carrington speak to the police.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading When in possession of facts she quickly recognized that the position of her father was highly dangerous, should Carrington speak to the police.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading When in possession of facts she quickly recognized that the position of her father was highly dangerous, should Carrington speak to the police.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Even if Mallien was willing, such money could not be obtained until the property passed from the Squire to his cousin, so if Rupert refused to give up the same, Carrington would be forced to wait.

with speed

From this reading When in possession of facts she quickly recognized that the position of her father was highly dangerous, should Carrington speak to the police.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading When in possession of facts she quickly recognized that the position of her father was highly dangerous, should Carrington speak to the police.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Dorinda was therefore much relieved when Sophy conducted her to The Big House and hidden matters were made more plain.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading But the girl agreed with Rupert that he would not do so, until all chance of getting money for his silence had disappeared.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Even if Mallien was willing, such money could not be obtained until the property passed from the Squire to his cousin, so if Rupert refused to give up the same, Carrington would be forced to wait.

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

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading When in possession of facts she quickly recognized that the position of her father was highly dangerous, should Carrington speak to the police.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading But the girl agreed with Rupert that he would not do so, until all chance of getting money for his silence had disappeared.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But the girl agreed with Rupert that he would not do so, until all chance of getting money for his silence had disappeared.

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From this reading Dorinda was therefore much relieved when Sophy conducted her to The Big House and hidden matters were made more plain.

express in speech

From this reading When in possession of facts she quickly recognized that the position of her father was highly dangerous, should Carrington speak to the police.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Even if Mallien was willing, such money could not be obtained until the property passed from the Squire to his cousin, so if Rupert refused to give up the same, Carrington would be forced to wait.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Even if Mallien was willing, such money could not be obtained until the property passed from the Squire to his cousin, so if Rupert refused to give up the same, Carrington would be forced to wait.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When in possession of facts she quickly recognized that the position of her father was highly dangerous, should Carrington speak to the police.

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

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Dorinda was therefore much relieved when Sophy conducted her to The Big House and hidden matters were made more plain.

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

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

up to a particular time

From this reading But the girl agreed with Rupert that he would not do so, until all chance of getting money for his silence had disappeared.

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

From this reading Even if Mallien was willing, such money could not be obtained until the property passed from the Squire to his cousin, so if Rupert refused to give up the same, Carrington would be forced to wait.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Even if Mallien was willing, such money could not be obtained until the property passed from the Squire to his cousin, so if Rupert refused to give up the same, Carrington would be forced to wait.

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

From this reading Dorinda was therefore much relieved when Sophy conducted her to The Big House and hidden matters were made more plain.

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

From this reading Dorinda was therefore much relieved when Sophy conducted her to The Big House and hidden matters were made more plain.

at the time that

From this reading Dorinda was therefore much relieved when Sophy conducted her to The Big House and hidden matters were made more plain.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Mallien, by telling his daughter a half truth instead of the whole truth, had made her very nervous, and although she asked for a more detailed explanation he had refused to give it to her.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Even if Mallien was willing, such money could not be obtained until the property passed from the Squire to his cousin, so if Rupert refused to give up the same, Carrington would be forced to wait.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But the girl agreed with Rupert that he would not do so, until all chance of getting money for his silence had disappeared.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But the girl agreed with Rupert that he would not do so, until all chance of getting money for his silence had disappeared.