Chapter XXX

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

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was a little uneasy about it when he thought of it afterwards.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He was a little uneasy about it when he thought of it afterwards.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

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

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

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

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading He was not sure that he desired even Betty to be aware of his intimacy with Miss Lance.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He felt that her youthful presence would change, in some degree, the character of his relations with the enchantress who was stealing his wits away.

feeling embarrassed due to modesty

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

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

From this reading He was not sure that he desired even Betty to be aware of his intimacy with Miss Lance.

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From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

harsh criticism or disapproval

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading He felt that her youthful presence would change, in some degree, the character of his relations with the enchantress who was stealing his wits away.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading He felt that her youthful presence would change, in some degree, the character of his relations with the enchantress who was stealing his wits away.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

make right or correct

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

a female human offspring

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading He felt that her youthful presence would change, in some degree, the character of his relations with the enchantress who was stealing his wits away.

deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

wanted intensely

From this reading He was not sure that he desired even Betty to be aware of his intimacy with Miss Lance.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive

From this reading He felt that her youthful presence would change, in some degree, the character of his relations with the enchantress who was stealing his wits away.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

divisible by two

From this reading He was not sure that he desired even Betty to be aware of his intimacy with Miss Lance.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt that her youthful presence would change, in some degree, the character of his relations with the enchantress who was stealing his wits away.

set up or found

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

in a gradual manner

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

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

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

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

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

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

From this reading He felt that her youthful presence would change, in some degree, the character of his relations with the enchantress who was stealing his wits away.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

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

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

-ing form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

completely neat and clean

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

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

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

totally unlikely

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

close or warm friendship

From this reading He was not sure that he desired even Betty to be aware of his intimacy with Miss Lance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

and nothing more

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

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From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

befitting a woman of good breeding

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

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From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

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

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

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

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

plural of “modification” — the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

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From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

as might be expected

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

absolutely essential

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

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From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading He felt that her youthful presence would change, in some degree, the character of his relations with the enchantress who was stealing his wits away.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading He felt that her youthful presence would change, in some degree, the character of his relations with the enchantress who was stealing his wits away.

a mild rebuke or criticism

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

unusual or striking

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

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

From this reading He felt that her youthful presence would change, in some degree, the character of his relations with the enchantress who was stealing his wits away.

make square

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading He felt that her youthful presence would change, in some degree, the character of his relations with the enchantress who was stealing his wits away.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

in a strange manner

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

a strongly fortified defensive structure

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He was not sure that he desired even Betty to be aware of his intimacy with Miss Lance.

lengthen or extend in duration or space

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

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

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He was a little uneasy about it when he thought of it afterwards.

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

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading He was a little uneasy about it when he thought of it afterwards.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

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

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

at the time that

From this reading He was a little uneasy about it when he thought of it afterwards.

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

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

which person or people

From this reading He felt that her youthful presence would change, in some degree, the character of his relations with the enchantress who was stealing his wits away.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading He felt that her youthful presence would change, in some degree, the character of his relations with the enchantress who was stealing his wits away.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading IT was not with any intention, but solely to deliver himself from the dilemma in which he found himself--the inconceivable error he had made, imagining that it was necessary to censure, however gently, and warn against too much freedom of action, a woman so absolutely above reproach, and so full of ladylike dignity as Miss Lance--that Colonel Kingsward had named the name of Betty, his little daughter, just arrived in that immaculate stronghold of the correct and respectable Portman Square.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He felt that her youthful presence would change, in some degree, the character of his relations with the enchantress who was stealing his wits away.

but in spite of that

From this reading The kind of conversation that had arisen so naturally between them, the sentiment, the confidences, the singular strain of mutual understanding which he felt, with mingled pride and bashfulness--bashfulness sat strangely upon the much-experienced Colonel, yet such was his feeling--to exist between Laura and himself, must inevitably sustain certain modifications under the sharp eyes of the child.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading He felt that her youthful presence would change, in some degree, the character of his relations with the enchantress who was stealing his wits away.