Chapter XII

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

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

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

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

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

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had fancied that the only difficulty which she could have to encounter was that of concealing from him, at least in a degree, the ultimate objects and designs which she herself had in view.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Mrs. Hazleton found Mr. Shanks, the attorney, the most difficult person to deal with whom she had ever met in her life.

fearless and daring

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading So shrewd people often deceive themselves as to the character of other shrewd people.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading She had fancied that the only difficulty which she could have to encounter was that of concealing from him, at least in a degree, the ultimate objects and designs which she herself had in view.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

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

From this reading She had fancied that the only difficulty which she could have to encounter was that of concealing from him, at least in a degree, the ultimate objects and designs which she herself had in view.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Mrs. Hazleton found Mr. Shanks, the attorney, the most difficult person to deal with whom she had ever met in her life.

be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading So shrewd people often deceive themselves as to the character of other shrewd people.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading She had fancied that the only difficulty which she could have to encounter was that of concealing from him, at least in a degree, the ultimate objects and designs which she herself had in view.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading She had fancied that the only difficulty which she could have to encounter was that of concealing from him, at least in a degree, the ultimate objects and designs which she herself had in view.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Mrs. Hazleton found Mr. Shanks, the attorney, the most difficult person to deal with whom she had ever met in her life.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading She had fancied that the only difficulty which she could have to encounter was that of concealing from him, at least in a degree, the ultimate objects and designs which she herself had in view.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There was nothing that he scrupled to do, nothing that he ever repented having done.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading There was nothing that he scrupled to do, nothing that he ever repented having done.

come together

From this reading She had fancied that the only difficulty which she could have to encounter was that of concealing from him, at least in a degree, the ultimate objects and designs which she herself had in view.

at any time

From this reading Mrs. Hazleton found Mr. Shanks, the attorney, the most difficult person to deal with whom she had ever met in her life.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading She had fancied that the only difficulty which she could have to encounter was that of concealing from him, at least in a degree, the ultimate objects and designs which she herself had in view.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

set up or found

From this reading Mrs. Hazleton found Mr. Shanks, the attorney, the most difficult person to deal with whom she had ever met in her life.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had fancied that the only difficulty which she could have to encounter was that of concealing from him, at least in a degree, the ultimate objects and designs which she herself had in view.

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

From this reading Mrs. Hazleton found Mr. Shanks, the attorney, the most difficult person to deal with whom she had ever met in her life.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She had fancied that the only difficulty which she could have to encounter was that of concealing from him, at least in a degree, the ultimate objects and designs which she herself had in view.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading There was nothing that he scrupled to do, nothing that he ever repented having done.

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From this reading Mrs. Hazleton found Mr. Shanks, the attorney, the most difficult person to deal with whom she had ever met in her life.

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

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

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

From this reading Mrs. Hazleton found Mr. Shanks, the attorney, the most difficult person to deal with whom she had ever met in her life.

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

From this reading She had fancied that the only difficulty which she could have to encounter was that of concealing from him, at least in a degree, the ultimate objects and designs which she herself had in view.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She had fancied that the only difficulty which she could have to encounter was that of concealing from him, at least in a degree, the ultimate objects and designs which she herself had in view.

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

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

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

From this reading Mrs. Hazleton found Mr. Shanks, the attorney, the most difficult person to deal with whom she had ever met in her life.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading She had fancied that the only difficulty which she could have to encounter was that of concealing from him, at least in a degree, the ultimate objects and designs which she herself had in view.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Mrs. Hazleton found Mr. Shanks, the attorney, the most difficult person to deal with whom she had ever met in her life.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Mrs. Hazleton found Mr. Shanks, the attorney, the most difficult person to deal with whom she had ever met in her life.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mrs. Hazleton found Mr. Shanks, the attorney, the most difficult person to deal with whom she had ever met in her life.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mrs. Hazleton found Mr. Shanks, the attorney, the most difficult person to deal with whom she had ever met in her life.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Hazleton found Mr. Shanks, the attorney, the most difficult person to deal with whom she had ever met in her life.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There was nothing that he scrupled to do, nothing that he ever repented having done.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading She had fancied that the only difficulty which she could have to encounter was that of concealing from him, at least in a degree, the ultimate objects and designs which she herself had in view.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

many times at short intervals

From this reading So shrewd people often deceive themselves as to the character of other shrewd people.

and nothing more

From this reading She had fancied that the only difficulty which she could have to encounter was that of concealing from him, at least in a degree, the ultimate objects and designs which she herself had in view.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading So shrewd people often deceive themselves as to the character of other shrewd people.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

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

From this reading So shrewd people often deceive themselves as to the character of other shrewd people.

a human being

From this reading Mrs. Hazleton found Mr. Shanks, the attorney, the most difficult person to deal with whom she had ever met in her life.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

pen made from a bird's feather

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading There was nothing that he scrupled to do, nothing that he ever repented having done.

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

From this reading There was nothing that he scrupled to do, nothing that he ever repented having done.

plural of “shank” — a cut of meat (beef or veal or mutton or lamb) from the upper part of the leg

From this reading Mrs. Hazleton found Mr. Shanks, the attorney, the most difficult person to deal with whom she had ever met in her life.

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

From this reading Mrs. Hazleton found Mr. Shanks, the attorney, the most difficult person to deal with whom she had ever met in her life.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading So shrewd people often deceive themselves as to the character of other shrewd people.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So shrewd people often deceive themselves as to the character of other shrewd people.

a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

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

From this reading Mrs. Hazleton found Mr. Shanks, the attorney, the most difficult person to deal with whom she had ever met in her life.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading So shrewd people often deceive themselves as to the character of other shrewd people.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was nothing that he scrupled to do, nothing that he ever repented having done.

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

From this reading Mrs. Hazleton found Mr. Shanks, the attorney, the most difficult person to deal with whom she had ever met in her life.

furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme

From this reading She had fancied that the only difficulty which she could have to encounter was that of concealing from him, at least in a degree, the ultimate objects and designs which she herself had in view.

without scruples or principles

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading She had fancied that the only difficulty which she could have to encounter was that of concealing from him, at least in a degree, the ultimate objects and designs which she herself had in view.

plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

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

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.

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

From this reading She had fancied that the only difficulty which she could have to encounter was that of concealing from him, at least in a degree, the ultimate objects and designs which she herself had in view.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mrs. Hazleton found Mr. Shanks, the attorney, the most difficult person to deal with whom she had ever met in her life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Hazleton found Mr. Shanks, the attorney, the most difficult person to deal with whom she had ever met in her life.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading She had remarked that he was keen, active, intelligent, unscrupulous, confident in his own powers, bold as a lion in the wars of quill, parchment, and red tape; without fear, without hesitation, without remorse.