Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Thereafter he was about as agreeable as a semi-caged wild animal would be about any office.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading But above all he was affronted by M----, the publisher of the paper, concerning whom he could find no words equal to his contemptuous thoughts of him.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

past form of “affront” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely

From this reading But above all he was affronted by M----, the publisher of the paper, concerning whom he could find no words equal to his contemptuous thoughts of him.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Thereafter he was about as agreeable as a semi-caged wild animal would be about any office.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

(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 Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

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

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Thereafter he was about as agreeable as a semi-caged wild animal would be about any office.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Thereafter he was about as agreeable as a semi-caged wild animal would be about any office.

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

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

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

From this reading Thereafter he was about as agreeable as a semi-caged wild animal would be about any office.

fearless and daring

From this reading The publisher, as L---- made quite bold to say to me, was little more than a "dodging, rat-like financial ferret," a "financial stool-pigeon for some trust or other," a "shrewd, material little shopkeeper."

a very boastful and talkative person

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

a degree or grade of excellence or worth

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading But above all he was affronted by M----, the publisher of the paper, concerning whom he could find no words equal to his contemptuous thoughts of him.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading But above all he was affronted by M----, the publisher of the paper, concerning whom he could find no words equal to his contemptuous thoughts of him.

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But above all he was affronted by M----, the publisher of the paper, concerning whom he could find no words equal to his contemptuous thoughts of him.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

interchangeable with “means” in the expression “by means of”

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do

From this reading The publisher, as L---- made quite bold to say to me, was little more than a "dodging, rat-like financial ferret," a "financial stool-pigeon for some trust or other," a "shrewd, material little shopkeeper."

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading But above all he was affronted by M----, the publisher of the paper, concerning whom he could find no words equal to his contemptuous thoughts of him.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

hound or harry relentlessly

From this reading The publisher, as L---- made quite bold to say to me, was little more than a "dodging, rat-like financial ferret," a "financial stool-pigeon for some trust or other," a "shrewd, material little shopkeeper."

involving financial matters

From this reading The publisher, as L---- made quite bold to say to me, was little more than a "dodging, rat-like financial ferret," a "financial stool-pigeon for some trust or other," a "shrewd, material little shopkeeper."

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading But above all he was affronted by M----, the publisher of the paper, concerning whom he could find no words equal to his contemptuous thoughts of him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

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

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

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

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

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

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

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

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

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

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

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

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

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

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

clear or deep perception of a situation

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

set up for use

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading The publisher, as L---- made quite bold to say to me, was little more than a "dodging, rat-like financial ferret," a "financial stool-pigeon for some trust or other," a "shrewd, material little shopkeeper."

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

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

From this reading The publisher, as L---- made quite bold to say to me, was little more than a "dodging, rat-like financial ferret," a "financial stool-pigeon for some trust or other," a "shrewd, material little shopkeeper."

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading But above all he was affronted by M----, the publisher of the paper, concerning whom he could find no words equal to his contemptuous thoughts of him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The publisher, as L---- made quite bold to say to me, was little more than a "dodging, rat-like financial ferret," a "financial stool-pigeon for some trust or other," a "shrewd, material little shopkeeper."

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading The publisher, as L---- made quite bold to say to me, was little more than a "dodging, rat-like financial ferret," a "financial stool-pigeon for some trust or other," a "shrewd, material little shopkeeper."

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

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

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

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The publisher, as L---- made quite bold to say to me, was little more than a "dodging, rat-like financial ferret," a "financial stool-pigeon for some trust or other," a "shrewd, material little shopkeeper."

not any; not one

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Thereafter he was about as agreeable as a semi-caged wild animal would be about any office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

and nothing more

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The publisher, as L---- made quite bold to say to me, was little more than a "dodging, rat-like financial ferret," a "financial stool-pigeon for some trust or other," a "shrewd, material little shopkeeper."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The publisher, as L---- made quite bold to say to me, was little more than a "dodging, rat-like financial ferret," a "financial stool-pigeon for some trust or other," a "shrewd, material little shopkeeper."

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading But above all he was affronted by M----, the publisher of the paper, concerning whom he could find no words equal to his contemptuous thoughts of him.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

a firm in the publishing business

From this reading But above all he was affronted by M----, the publisher of the paper, concerning whom he could find no words equal to his contemptuous thoughts of him.

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

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The publisher, as L---- made quite bold to say to me, was little more than a "dodging, rat-like financial ferret," a "financial stool-pigeon for some trust or other," a "shrewd, material little shopkeeper."

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

From this reading The publisher, as L---- made quite bold to say to me, was little more than a "dodging, rat-like financial ferret," a "financial stool-pigeon for some trust or other," a "shrewd, material little shopkeeper."

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

express in words

From this reading The publisher, as L---- made quite bold to say to me, was little more than a "dodging, rat-like financial ferret," a "financial stool-pigeon for some trust or other," a "shrewd, material little shopkeeper."

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

From this reading Thereafter he was about as agreeable as a semi-caged wild animal would be about any office.

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

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading The publisher, as L---- made quite bold to say to me, was little more than a "dodging, rat-like financial ferret," a "financial stool-pigeon for some trust or other," a "shrewd, material little shopkeeper."

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading The publisher, as L---- made quite bold to say to me, was little more than a "dodging, rat-like financial ferret," a "financial stool-pigeon for some trust or other," a "shrewd, material little shopkeeper."

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

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

From this reading The publisher, as L---- made quite bold to say to me, was little more than a "dodging, rat-like financial ferret," a "financial stool-pigeon for some trust or other," a "shrewd, material little shopkeeper."

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

From this reading The publisher, as L---- made quite bold to say to me, was little more than a "dodging, rat-like financial ferret," a "financial stool-pigeon for some trust or other," a "shrewd, material little shopkeeper."

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The publisher, as L---- made quite bold to say to me, was little more than a "dodging, rat-like financial ferret," a "financial stool-pigeon for some trust or other," a "shrewd, material little shopkeeper."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

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

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

from that time on

From this reading Thereafter he was about as agreeable as a semi-caged wild animal would be about any office.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But above all he was affronted by M----, the publisher of the paper, concerning whom he could find no words equal to his contemptuous thoughts of him.

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

From this reading Later, by dint of exulting in his force, sincerity of purpose, his keen insight and all but braggart strength, she managed, probably on account of her looks and physical graces, to install herself in his confidence and to convince him that she was not only an honest admirer of his skill but one who had taste and judgment of no mean caliber.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading The publisher, as L---- made quite bold to say to me, was little more than a "dodging, rat-like financial ferret," a "financial stool-pigeon for some trust or other," a "shrewd, material little shopkeeper."

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

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

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From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

which person or people

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But above all he was affronted by M----, the publisher of the paper, concerning whom he could find no words equal to his contemptuous thoughts of him.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Thereafter he was about as agreeable as a semi-caged wild animal would be about any office.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.

the words that are spoken

From this reading But above all he was affronted by M----, the publisher of the paper, concerning whom he could find no words equal to his contemptuous thoughts of him.

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

From this reading Thereafter he was about as agreeable as a semi-caged wild animal would be about any office.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading As for Miss E----, the Wellesley-Bryn Mawr-Mt. Holyoke assistant, who from the first had agreed with me that here indeed was a writer of promise, a genius really, he, as I have said, at first despised her.