used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
(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 Of one thing she was quite certain; peace must be declared at all hazards.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of one thing she was quite certain; peace must be declared at all hazards.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of one thing she was quite certain; peace must be declared at all hazards.
for the reason that
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
on the far side of; further than
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading A revulsion of feeling toward her uncle, induced by the memory of Bryce Cardigan's blood on her white finger-tips, convinced the girl that, at all hazards to her financial future, henceforth she and her uncle must tread separate paths.
Bryce
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From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A revulsion of feeling toward her uncle, induced by the memory of Bryce Cardigan's blood on her white finger-tips, convinced the girl that, at all hazards to her financial future, henceforth she and her uncle must tread separate paths.
CardigannounUS /ˈkɑːrdɪɡən/
knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
Cardigan's
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From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
Cardigan-Fennington
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From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Of one thing she was quite certain; peace must be declared at all hazards.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading A revulsion of feeling toward her uncle, induced by the memory of Bryce Cardigan's blood on her white finger-tips, convinced the girl that, at all hazards to her financial future, henceforth she and her uncle must tread separate paths.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Of one thing she was quite certain; peace must be declared at all hazards.
the act of departing
From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
wanted intensely
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She realized now, however, that she had permitted matters to go too far.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A revulsion of feeling toward her uncle, induced by the memory of Bryce Cardigan's blood on her white finger-tips, convinced the girl that, at all hazards to her financial future, henceforth she and her uncle must tread separate paths.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading A revulsion of feeling toward her uncle, induced by the memory of Bryce Cardigan's blood on her white finger-tips, convinced the girl that, at all hazards to her financial future, henceforth she and her uncle must tread separate paths.
finger-tips
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From this reading A revulsion of feeling toward her uncle, induced by the memory of Bryce Cardigan's blood on her white finger-tips, convinced the girl that, at all hazards to her financial future, henceforth she and her uncle must tread separate paths.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
Francisco
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From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
yet to be or coming
From this reading A revulsion of feeling toward her uncle, induced by the memory of Bryce Cardigan's blood on her white finger-tips, convinced the girl that, at all hazards to her financial future, henceforth she and her uncle must tread separate paths.
a young female
From this reading A revulsion of feeling toward her uncle, induced by the memory of Bryce Cardigan's blood on her white finger-tips, convinced the girl that, at all hazards to her financial future, henceforth she and her uncle must tread separate paths.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
hazardsnounUS /ˈhæzərdz/
plural of “hazard” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Of one thing she was quite certain; peace must be declared at all hazards.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading A revulsion of feeling toward her uncle, induced by the memory of Bryce Cardigan's blood on her white finger-tips, convinced the girl that, at all hazards to her financial future, henceforth she and her uncle must tread separate paths.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She realized now, however, that she had permitted matters to go too far.
imbroglionounUS /ˌɪmˈbroʊljoʊ/
an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation
From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading A revulsion of feeling toward her uncle, induced by the memory of Bryce Cardigan's blood on her white finger-tips, convinced the girl that, at all hazards to her financial future, henceforth she and her uncle must tread separate paths.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
knockoutnounUS /ˈnɑːkaʊt/
a very attractive or seductive looking woman
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She realized now, however, that she had permitted matters to go too far.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading A revulsion of feeling toward her uncle, induced by the memory of Bryce Cardigan's blood on her white finger-tips, convinced the girl that, at all hazards to her financial future, henceforth she and her uncle must tread separate paths.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Of one thing she was quite certain; peace must be declared at all hazards.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She realized now, however, that she had permitted matters to go too far.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
obsessedadjectiveUS /əbˈsest/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A revulsion of feeling toward her uncle, induced by the memory of Bryce Cardigan's blood on her white finger-tips, convinced the girl that, at all hazards to her financial future, henceforth she and her uncle must tread separate paths.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of one thing she was quite certain; peace must be declared at all hazards.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading A revulsion of feeling toward her uncle, induced by the memory of Bryce Cardigan's blood on her white finger-tips, convinced the girl that, at all hazards to her financial future, henceforth she and her uncle must tread separate paths.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Of one thing she was quite certain; peace must be declared at all hazards.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading She realized now, however, that she had permitted matters to go too far.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
on the contrary
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She realized now, however, that she had permitted matters to go too far.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
revulsionnounUS /rɪˈvʌlʃən/
intense aversion
From this reading A revulsion of feeling toward her uncle, induced by the memory of Bryce Cardigan's blood on her white finger-tips, convinced the girl that, at all hazards to her financial future, henceforth she and her uncle must tread separate paths.
San
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From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading A revulsion of feeling toward her uncle, induced by the memory of Bryce Cardigan's blood on her white finger-tips, convinced the girl that, at all hazards to her financial future, henceforth she and her uncle must tread separate paths.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of one thing she was quite certain; peace must be declared at all hazards.
Shirley
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From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She realized now, however, that she had permitted matters to go too far.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
a special situation
From this reading Of one thing she was quite certain; peace must be declared at all hazards.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She realized now, however, that she had permitted matters to go too far.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A revulsion of feeling toward her uncle, induced by the memory of Bryce Cardigan's blood on her white finger-tips, convinced the girl that, at all hazards to her financial future, henceforth she and her uncle must tread separate paths.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading A revulsion of feeling toward her uncle, induced by the memory of Bryce Cardigan's blood on her white finger-tips, convinced the girl that, at all hazards to her financial future, henceforth she and her uncle must tread separate paths.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading A revulsion of feeling toward her uncle, induced by the memory of Bryce Cardigan's blood on her white finger-tips, convinced the girl that, at all hazards to her financial future, henceforth she and her uncle must tread separate paths.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
the act of using
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
vanquishedverbUS /ˈvæŋkwɪʃt/
past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Quite oblivious of her uncle's departure for San Francisco, Shirley lay awake throughout the remainder of the night, turning over and over in her mind the various aspects of the Cardigan-Fennington imbroglio.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of one thing she was quite certain; peace must be declared at all hazards.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
a Caucasian
From this reading A revulsion of feeling toward her uncle, induced by the memory of Bryce Cardigan's blood on her white finger-tips, convinced the girl that, at all hazards to her financial future, henceforth she and her uncle must tread separate paths.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had been obsessed of a desire, rather unusual in her sex, to see a fight worth while; she had planned to permit it to go to a knockout, to use Bryce Cardigan's language, because she believed Bryce Cardigan would be vanquished--and she had desired to see him smashed--but not beyond repair, for her joy in the conflict was to lie in the task of putting the pieces together afterward!
