Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Clare Stanley was the mistress of Aspinshaw, and of a good deal of bricks and mortar, stocks and shares, and Three per Cent.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

how long something has existed

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

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

From this reading Clare Stanley was the mistress of Aspinshaw, and of a good deal of bricks and mortar, stocks and shares, and Three per Cent.

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

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

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

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

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From this reading Clare Stanley was the mistress of Aspinshaw, and of a good deal of bricks and mortar, stocks and shares, and Three per Cent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Consols besides.

plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading Clare Stanley was the mistress of Aspinshaw, and of a good deal of bricks and mortar, stocks and shares, and Three per Cent.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading Clare Stanley was the mistress of Aspinshaw, and of a good deal of bricks and mortar, stocks and shares, and Three per Cent.

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From this reading Clare Stanley was the mistress of Aspinshaw, and of a good deal of bricks and mortar, stocks and shares, and Three per Cent.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

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From this reading Consols besides.

unvarying in nature

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Clare Stanley was the mistress of Aspinshaw, and of a good deal of bricks and mortar, stocks and shares, and Three per Cent.

plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

strange and unconventional behavior

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

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

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

planning or plotting in advance of acting

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Clare Stanley was the mistress of Aspinshaw, and of a good deal of bricks and mortar, stocks and shares, and Three per Cent.

understanding with difficulty

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

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

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

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

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

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

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

getting higher or more vigorous

From this reading IMPROVING PROSPECTS.

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

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Clare Stanley was the mistress of Aspinshaw, and of a good deal of bricks and mortar, stocks and shares, and Three per Cent.

a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range

From this reading Clare Stanley was the mistress of Aspinshaw, and of a good deal of bricks and mortar, stocks and shares, and Three per Cent.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Clare Stanley was the mistress of Aspinshaw, and of a good deal of bricks and mortar, stocks and shares, and Three per Cent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

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

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

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 The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

for each

From this reading Clare Stanley was the mistress of Aspinshaw, and of a good deal of bricks and mortar, stocks and shares, and Three per Cent.

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

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading IMPROVING PROSPECTS.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

the trait of practicing self discipline

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

From this reading Clare Stanley was the mistress of Aspinshaw, and of a good deal of bricks and mortar, stocks and shares, and Three per Cent.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading Clare Stanley was the mistress of Aspinshaw, and of a good deal of bricks and mortar, stocks and shares, and Three per Cent.

possessive form of “stanley” — United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

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

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction

From this reading Clare Stanley was the mistress of Aspinshaw, and of a good deal of bricks and mortar, stocks and shares, and Three per Cent.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

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

From this reading Clare Stanley was the mistress of Aspinshaw, and of a good deal of bricks and mortar, stocks and shares, and Three per Cent.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

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

From this reading Clare Stanley was the mistress of Aspinshaw, and of a good deal of bricks and mortar, stocks and shares, and Three per Cent.

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

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

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

From this reading Clare Stanley was the mistress of Aspinshaw, and of a good deal of bricks and mortar, stocks and shares, and Three per Cent.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

at the time that

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

which person or people

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

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

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

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

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.

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

From this reading Mrs Stanley was comfortably provided for, but it was Clare who was to profit by the hard work, the self-denial and forethought of some three generations of Stanleys, or, as some might think, of their greed, their grasping, and their over-reaching of their less crafty fellow-men.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The will that had laid the burden of wealth upon her, at an age when most young women of her class are engaged in constant differences with their parents and guardians on the subject of pin-money, had been the one act of eccentricity of Mr Stanley's whole life.