used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
matters of personal concern
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
Ashlydyat
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From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
completely unclothed
From this reading Had the little lady's motive been laid bare, it might have been found to consist simply in the enjoyment of a thing forbidden.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
terminate
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading Had the little lady's motive been laid bare, it might have been found to consist simply in the enjoyment of a thing forbidden.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE TRADITION OF THE DARK PLAIN.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
demoiselles
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From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Had the little lady's motive been laid bare, it might have been found to consist simply in the enjoyment of a thing forbidden.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Miss Meta Godolphin was no exception to the rule.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
set up or found
From this reading Had the little lady's motive been laid bare, it might have been found to consist simply in the enjoyment of a thing forbidden.
a young female
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
Godolphin
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From this reading Miss Meta Godolphin was no exception to the rule.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
joyouslyadverb
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Had the little lady's motive been laid bare, it might have been found to consist simply in the enjoyment of a thing forbidden.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Had the little lady's motive been laid bare, it might have been found to consist simply in the enjoyment of a thing forbidden.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
the sound of laughing
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
engage in
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
Margery
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From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
Meta
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From this reading Miss Meta Godolphin was no exception to the rule.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Had the little lady's motive been laid bare, it might have been found to consist simply in the enjoyment of a thing forbidden.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Meta Godolphin was no exception to the rule.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Had the little lady's motive been laid bare, it might have been found to consist simply in the enjoyment of a thing forbidden.
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
not any; not one
From this reading Miss Meta Godolphin was no exception to the rule.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRADITION OF THE DARK PLAIN.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
out-door
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From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE TRADITION OF THE DARK PLAIN.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Miss Meta Godolphin was no exception to the rule.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
and nothing more
From this reading Had the little lady's motive been laid bare, it might have been found to consist simply in the enjoyment of a thing forbidden.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRADITION OF THE DARK PLAIN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
a special situation
From this reading Had the little lady's motive been laid bare, it might have been found to consist simply in the enjoyment of a thing forbidden.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is the province of little demoiselles to be naughty: it is their delight to make promises and then break them, all false and fearless--as they may do over other affairs in later life.
TRADITIONnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading THE TRADITION OF THE DARK PLAIN.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
unfrequentedadjective
devoid of creatures
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
unusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Meta Godolphin was no exception to the rule.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
but in spite of that
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She had gravely promised her uncle Thomas to be a good girl, and not run away to be lost in unfrequented passages; yet no sooner had the young lady arrived at Ashlydyat that morning, and been released of her out-door things by Margery, than with a joyously defiant laugh that would have rejoiced the heart of Charlotte Pain, she flew off to that forbidden spot--the unused passages.
