Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had known the young lady quite long enough to know that, although sharp and clever, she was shallow-brained, impulsive, and emotional.

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

From this reading “THOU MAYST BE FALSE AND YET I KNOW IT NOT.”

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

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

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

From this reading The secret would be kept for some days, perhaps, or even for some weeks; but it would be as a consuming fire, and would ultimately burst into flame--a flame that would devastate his rival’s home.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

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

From this reading “THOU MAYST BE FALSE AND YET I KNOW IT NOT.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading The secret would be kept for some days, perhaps, or even for some weeks; but it would be as a consuming fire, and would ultimately burst into flame--a flame that would devastate his rival’s home.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The secret would be kept for some days, perhaps, or even for some weeks; but it would be as a consuming fire, and would ultimately burst into flame--a flame that would devastate his rival’s home.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was very sure that with every desire to spare her sister pain she would end by telling Eve of her husband’s infidelity.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading He had known the young lady quite long enough to know that, although sharp and clever, she was shallow-brained, impulsive, and emotional.

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

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

very strong; urgently felt

From this reading The secret would be kept for some days, perhaps, or even for some weeks; but it would be as a consuming fire, and would ultimately burst into flame--a flame that would devastate his rival’s home.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The secret would be kept for some days, perhaps, or even for some weeks; but it would be as a consuming fire, and would ultimately burst into flame--a flame that would devastate his rival’s home.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading He was very sure that with every desire to spare her sister pain she would end by telling Eve of her husband’s infidelity.

cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

From this reading The secret would be kept for some days, perhaps, or even for some weeks; but it would be as a consuming fire, and would ultimately burst into flame--a flame that would devastate his rival’s home.

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

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason

From this reading He had known the young lady quite long enough to know that, although sharp and clever, she was shallow-brained, impulsive, and emotional.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He was very sure that with every desire to spare her sister pain she would end by telling Eve of her husband’s infidelity.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He had known the young lady quite long enough to know that, although sharp and clever, she was shallow-brained, impulsive, and emotional.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading He was very sure that with every desire to spare her sister pain she would end by telling Eve of her husband’s infidelity.

divisible by two

From this reading The secret would be kept for some days, perhaps, or even for some weeks; but it would be as a consuming fire, and would ultimately burst into flame--a flame that would devastate his rival’s home.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He was very sure that with every desire to spare her sister pain she would end by telling Eve of her husband’s infidelity.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading “THOU MAYST BE FALSE AND YET I KNOW IT NOT.”

start firing a weapon

From this reading The secret would be kept for some days, perhaps, or even for some weeks; but it would be as a consuming fire, and would ultimately burst into flame--a flame that would devastate his rival’s home.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading The secret would be kept for some days, perhaps, or even for some weeks; but it would be as a consuming fire, and would ultimately burst into flame--a flame that would devastate his rival’s home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The secret would be kept for some days, perhaps, or even for some weeks; but it would be as a consuming fire, and would ultimately burst into flame--a flame that would devastate his rival’s home.

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

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

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

From this reading He had known the young lady quite long enough to know that, although sharp and clever, she was shallow-brained, impulsive, and emotional.

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

From this reading He was very sure that with every desire to spare her sister pain she would end by telling Eve of her husband’s infidelity.

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

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

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

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The secret would be kept for some days, perhaps, or even for some weeks; but it would be as a consuming fire, and would ultimately burst into flame--a flame that would devastate his rival’s home.

the state of being honored

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading He was very sure that with every desire to spare her sister pain she would end by telling Eve of her husband’s infidelity.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “THOU MAYST BE FALSE AND YET I KNOW IT NOT.”

proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus

From this reading He had known the young lady quite long enough to know that, although sharp and clever, she was shallow-brained, impulsive, and emotional.

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

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

the quality of being unfaithful

From this reading He was very sure that with every desire to spare her sister pain she would end by telling Eve of her husband’s infidelity.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The secret would be kept for some days, perhaps, or even for some weeks; but it would be as a consuming fire, and would ultimately burst into flame--a flame that would devastate his rival’s home.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “THOU MAYST BE FALSE AND YET I KNOW IT NOT.”

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The secret would be kept for some days, perhaps, or even for some weeks; but it would be as a consuming fire, and would ultimately burst into flame--a flame that would devastate his rival’s home.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “THOU MAYST BE FALSE AND YET I KNOW IT NOT.”

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He had known the young lady quite long enough to know that, although sharp and clever, she was shallow-brained, impulsive, and emotional.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He had known the young lady quite long enough to know that, although sharp and clever, she was shallow-brained, impulsive, and emotional.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He had known the young lady quite long enough to know that, although sharp and clever, she was shallow-brained, impulsive, and emotional.

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From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

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From this reading “THOU MAYST BE FALSE AND YET I KNOW IT NOT.”

the force of workers available

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “THOU MAYST BE FALSE AND YET I KNOW IT NOT.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The secret would be kept for some days, perhaps, or even for some weeks; but it would be as a consuming fire, and would ultimately burst into flame--a flame that would devastate his rival’s home.

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

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading He was very sure that with every desire to spare her sister pain she would end by telling Eve of her husband’s infidelity.

by chance

From this reading The secret would be kept for some days, perhaps, or even for some weeks; but it would be as a consuming fire, and would ultimately burst into flame--a flame that would devastate his rival’s home.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He had known the young lady quite long enough to know that, although sharp and clever, she was shallow-brained, impulsive, and emotional.

possessive form of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading The secret would be kept for some days, perhaps, or even for some weeks; but it would be as a consuming fire, and would ultimately burst into flame--a flame that would devastate his rival’s home.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The secret would be kept for some days, perhaps, or even for some weeks; but it would be as a consuming fire, and would ultimately burst into flame--a flame that would devastate his rival’s home.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had known the young lady quite long enough to know that, although sharp and clever, she was shallow-brained, impulsive, and emotional.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading He had known the young lady quite long enough to know that, although sharp and clever, she was shallow-brained, impulsive, and emotional.

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

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He was very sure that with every desire to spare her sister pain she would end by telling Eve of her husband’s infidelity.

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

From this reading The secret would be kept for some days, perhaps, or even for some weeks; but it would be as a consuming fire, and would ultimately burst into flame--a flame that would devastate his rival’s home.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

refrain from harming

From this reading He was very sure that with every desire to spare her sister pain she would end by telling Eve of her husband’s infidelity.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He was very sure that with every desire to spare her sister pain she would end by telling Eve of her husband’s infidelity.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading He was very sure that with every desire to spare her sister pain she would end by telling Eve of her husband’s infidelity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

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

From this reading He had known the young lady quite long enough to know that, although sharp and clever, she was shallow-brained, impulsive, and emotional.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading “THOU MAYST BE FALSE AND YET I KNOW IT NOT.”

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

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading The secret would be kept for some days, perhaps, or even for some weeks; but it would be as a consuming fire, and would ultimately burst into flame--a flame that would devastate his rival’s home.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was very sure that with every desire to spare her sister pain she would end by telling Eve of her husband’s infidelity.

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

From this reading He had known the young lady quite long enough to know that, although sharp and clever, she was shallow-brained, impulsive, and emotional.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The secret would be kept for some days, perhaps, or even for some weeks; but it would be as a consuming fire, and would ultimately burst into flame--a flame that would devastate his rival’s home.

which person or people

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

women as distinguished from men

From this reading Before addressing his confidences to Sophy Marchant, Mr. Sefton had assured himself that she did not belong to that exceptional order of womankind who, in honour and discretion, are on a level with wise and honourable men.

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

From this reading He was very sure that with every desire to spare her sister pain she would end by telling Eve of her husband’s infidelity.

but in spite of that

From this reading “THOU MAYST BE FALSE AND YET I KNOW IT NOT.”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He had known the young lady quite long enough to know that, although sharp and clever, she was shallow-brained, impulsive, and emotional.