Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

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

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She hesitated a little as to whether her great work was to appear before the world in the form of a novel or a poem.

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

From this reading She hesitated a little as to whether her great work was to appear before the world in the form of a novel or a poem.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She hesitated a little as to whether her great work was to appear before the world in the form of a novel or a poem.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

plural of “cheque” — a written order directing a bank to pay money

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

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

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

possessive form of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading DAISY'S PROMISE.

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From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

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

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

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

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

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

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading She hesitated a little as to whether her great work was to appear before the world in the form of a novel or a poem.

past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

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

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

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

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

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

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading She hesitated a little as to whether her great work was to appear before the world in the form of a novel or a poem.

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

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She hesitated a little as to whether her great work was to appear before the world in the form of a novel or a poem.

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 Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

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

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading She hesitated a little as to whether her great work was to appear before the world in the form of a novel or a poem.

come into possession of

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading She hesitated a little as to whether her great work was to appear before the world in the form of a novel or a poem.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

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

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading DAISY'S PROMISE.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

-ing form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

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

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

carry out

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

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

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

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

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

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

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The three went out gleefully that day, and obtained their much needed money--then Primrose bought a new pair of boots for Daisy, and allowed Jasmine to spend sixpence on scribbling paper.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading She hesitated a little as to whether her great work was to appear before the world in the form of a novel or a poem.

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

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Danesfield always forwarded the girls' allowance in such a way that Primrose could easily obtain it--he did not trouble her with cheques or bank notes, but sent a money-order, which she could cash at the nearest post-office.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Having obtained this delightful possession, Jasmine determined to begin her great work of fiction without a moment's delay; she felt that she had listened quite long enough to Miss Egerton's gentle warnings--that she had been discouraged sufficiently, and that what she had really to do was to prove the stuff which was in her, and to take the world by storm.