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

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

used improperly or excessively especially drugs

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

tolerating without protest

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

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

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

past form of “assuage” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading Her perception of the extent to which she could make him grovel awoke a savage instinct in the woman.

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

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Before six months had passed there had been half-a-dozen such scenes.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before six months had passed there had been half-a-dozen such scenes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

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

From this reading Her perception of the extent to which she could make him grovel awoke a savage instinct in the woman.

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

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading Though her faults were the outcome of weakness, not of strength, the taste of power excited her, and she often remained obdurate merely to prolong the enjoyment of it.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Though her faults were the outcome of weakness, not of strength, the taste of power excited her, and she often remained obdurate merely to prolong the enjoyment of it.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Her perception of the extent to which she could make him grovel awoke a savage instinct in the woman.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Though her faults were the outcome of weakness, not of strength, the taste of power excited her, and she often remained obdurate merely to prolong the enjoyment of it.

past form of “flirt” — talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

show submission or fear

From this reading Her perception of the extent to which she could make him grovel awoke a savage instinct in the woman.

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From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

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

From this reading Before six months had passed there had been half-a-dozen such scenes.

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From this reading Before six months had passed there had been half-a-dozen such scenes.

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

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

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

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

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

From this reading Her perception of the extent to which she could make him grovel awoke a savage instinct in the woman.

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

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

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

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Her perception of the extent to which she could make him grovel awoke a savage instinct in the woman.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

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From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

held dear

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

engage in

From this reading Her perception of the extent to which she could make him grovel awoke a savage instinct in the woman.

and nothing more

From this reading Though her faults were the outcome of weakness, not of strength, the taste of power excited her, and she often remained obdurate merely to prolong the enjoyment of it.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Before six months had passed there had been half-a-dozen such scenes.

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

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing

From this reading Though her faults were the outcome of weakness, not of strength, the taste of power excited her, and she often remained obdurate merely to prolong the enjoyment of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Though her faults were the outcome of weakness, not of strength, the taste of power excited her, and she often remained obdurate merely to prolong the enjoyment of it.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

something that results

From this reading Though her faults were the outcome of weakness, not of strength, the taste of power excited her, and she often remained obdurate merely to prolong the enjoyment of it.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Before six months had passed there had been half-a-dozen such scenes.

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading Her perception of the extent to which she could make him grovel awoke a savage instinct in the woman.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Though her faults were the outcome of weakness, not of strength, the taste of power excited her, and she often remained obdurate merely to prolong the enjoyment of it.

lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

From this reading Though her faults were the outcome of weakness, not of strength, the taste of power excited her, and she often remained obdurate merely to prolong the enjoyment of it.

plural of “reconciliation” — the reestablishing of cordial relations

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

resist doing something

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Though her faults were the outcome of weakness, not of strength, the taste of power excited her, and she often remained obdurate merely to prolong the enjoyment of it.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Her perception of the extent to which she could make him grovel awoke a savage instinct in the woman.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading Before six months had passed there had been half-a-dozen such scenes.

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

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Before six months had passed there had been half-a-dozen such scenes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

in the near future

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Though her faults were the outcome of weakness, not of strength, the taste of power excited her, and she often remained obdurate merely to prolong the enjoyment of it.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Before six months had passed there had been half-a-dozen such scenes.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Though her faults were the outcome of weakness, not of strength, the taste of power excited her, and she often remained obdurate merely to prolong the enjoyment of it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

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

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Before six months had passed there had been half-a-dozen such scenes.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though her faults were the outcome of weakness, not of strength, the taste of power excited her, and she often remained obdurate merely to prolong the enjoyment of it.

up to a particular time

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

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

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

past form of “upbraid” — express criticism towards

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

in a violent manner

From this reading Lee upbraided more violently--the reconciliations did not always follow so soon, but the order of things was always the same; she flirted, and he abused her, and then grovelled for pardon till her resentment was assuaged.

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

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Though her faults were the outcome of weakness, not of strength, the taste of power excited her, and she often remained obdurate merely to prolong the enjoyment of it.

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

From this reading Though her faults were the outcome of weakness, not of strength, the taste of power excited her, and she often remained obdurate merely to prolong the enjoyment of it.

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

From this reading Her perception of the extent to which she could make him grovel awoke a savage instinct in the woman.

which person or people

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Her perception of the extent to which she could make him grovel awoke a savage instinct in the woman.

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

From this reading But it was not in the woman's nature to refrain from accepting attentions and showing that they pleased her; and it was not in human nature for a husband who loved her to keep his oath and be tolerant.