used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Denzil, therefore, rid himself of the American by promising to tell him, on some future occasion, all that he knew about Ferruci.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After his departure, Lucian again began to consider his idea of calling on Jorce regarding the alibi of Ferruci.
anew
From this reading After his departure, Lucian again began to consider his idea of calling on Jorce regarding the alibi of Ferruci.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
alibinounUS /ˈæləbaɪ/
(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question
From this reading After his departure, Lucian again began to consider his idea of calling on Jorce regarding the alibi of Ferruci.
(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 LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Denzil, therefore, rid himself of the American by promising to tell him, on some future occasion, all that he knew about Ferruci.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
from appearances alone
From this reading Satisfied with this, Clyne departed in a more cheerful mood, and, apparently, hoped for the best.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After his departure, Lucian again began to consider his idea of calling on Jorce regarding the alibi of Ferruci.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Satisfied with this, Clyne departed in a more cheerful mood, and, apparently, hoped for the best.
the act of breaking something
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading After his departure, Lucian again began to consider his idea of calling on Jorce regarding the alibi of Ferruci.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Satisfied with this, Clyne departed in a more cheerful mood, and, apparently, hoped for the best.
Clyne
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From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
confidantnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədɑːnt/
someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
deem to be
From this reading After his departure, Lucian again began to consider his idea of calling on Jorce regarding the alibi of Ferruci.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
a female human offspring
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
Denzil
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From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
well in the past; former
From this reading Satisfied with this, Clyne departed in a more cheerful mood, and, apparently, hoped for the best.
the act of departing
From this reading After his departure, Lucian again began to consider his idea of calling on Jorce regarding the alibi of Ferruci.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
Ferruci
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From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Satisfied with this, Clyne departed in a more cheerful mood, and, apparently, hoped for the best.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Denzil, therefore, rid himself of the American by promising to tell him, on some future occasion, all that he knew about Ferruci.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Denzil, therefore, rid himself of the American by promising to tell him, on some future occasion, all that he knew about Ferruci.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Satisfied with this, Clyne departed in a more cheerful mood, and, apparently, hoped for the best.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading After his departure, Lucian again began to consider his idea of calling on Jorce regarding the alibi of Ferruci.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
Jorce
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From this reading After his departure, Lucian again began to consider his idea of calling on Jorce regarding the alibi of Ferruci.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
LUCIAN
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From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
Lucian's
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From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Satisfied with this, Clyne departed in a more cheerful mood, and, apparently, hoped for the best.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Satisfied with this, Clyne departed in a more cheerful mood, and, apparently, hoped for the best.
a form of address for a man
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
not any; not one
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Denzil, therefore, rid himself of the American by promising to tell him, on some future occasion, all that he knew about Ferruci.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Denzil, therefore, rid himself of the American by promising to tell him, on some future occasion, all that he knew about Ferruci.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading After his departure, Lucian again began to consider his idea of calling on Jorce regarding the alibi of Ferruci.
retailverbUS /ˈriːteɪl/
be sold at the retail level
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
relieve from
From this reading Denzil, therefore, rid himself of the American by promising to tell him, on some future occasion, all that he knew about Ferruci.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Satisfied with this, Clyne departed in a more cheerful mood, and, apparently, hoped for the best.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Denzil, therefore, rid himself of the American by promising to tell him, on some future occasion, all that he knew about Ferruci.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
express in words
From this reading Denzil, therefore, rid himself of the American by promising to tell him, on some future occasion, all that he knew about Ferruci.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Denzil, therefore, rid himself of the American by promising to tell him, on some future occasion, all that he knew about Ferruci.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Denzil, therefore, rid himself of the American by promising to tell him, on some future occasion, all that he knew about Ferruci.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Satisfied with this, Clyne departed in a more cheerful mood, and, apparently, hoped for the best.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
Vrain
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From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
which person or people
From this reading Clyne, as he well knew, was dominated in every way by his astute daughter, and did he learn Lucian's intentions, he was quite capable--through sheer weakness of character--of revealing the same to Lydia, who, in her turn--since she was bent upon marrying Ferruci--might retail them to the Italian, and so put him on his guard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LUCIAN IS SURPRISED Although Denzil received Mr. Clyne with all courtesy, and promised to aid him, if he could, in breaking off the marriage with Ferruci, by revealing his true character to Mrs. Vrain, he by no means made a confidant of the little man, or entrusted him with the secret of his plans.
