Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading This idea had once haunted her, and she had seldom found herself alone without almost unconsciously musing over it.

Having no one else present.

From this reading This idea had once haunted her, and she had seldom found herself alone without almost unconsciously musing over it.

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From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

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

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

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From this reading Notwithstanding the unvarying kindness of Lady Annabel, she exercised over her child a complete and unquestioned control.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

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

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

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

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

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

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

for the reason that

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

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From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Notwithstanding the unvarying kindness of Lady Annabel, she exercised over her child a complete and unquestioned control.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Notwithstanding the unvarying kindness of Lady Annabel, she exercised over her child a complete and unquestioned control.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

power to direct or determine

From this reading Notwithstanding the unvarying kindness of Lady Annabel, she exercised over her child a complete and unquestioned control.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

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

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

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From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading Notwithstanding the unvarying kindness of Lady Annabel, she exercised over her child a complete and unquestioned control.

a social unit living together

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

set up or found

From this reading This idea had once haunted her, and she had seldom found herself alone without almost unconsciously musing over it.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

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

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading This idea had once haunted her, and she had seldom found herself alone without almost unconsciously musing over it.

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

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

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

From this reading This idea had once haunted her, and she had seldom found herself alone without almost unconsciously musing over it.

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

From this reading This idea had once haunted her, and she had seldom found herself alone without almost unconsciously musing over it.

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

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This idea had once haunted her, and she had seldom found herself alone without almost unconsciously musing over it.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Notwithstanding the unvarying kindness of Lady Annabel, she exercised over her child a complete and unquestioned control.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Notwithstanding the unvarying kindness of Lady Annabel, she exercised over her child a complete and unquestioned control.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

small in range or scope

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading This idea had once haunted her, and she had seldom found herself alone without almost unconsciously musing over it.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Notwithstanding the unvarying kindness of Lady Annabel, she exercised over her child a complete and unquestioned control.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

many times at short intervals

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

on one occasion

From this reading This idea had once haunted her, and she had seldom found herself alone without almost unconsciously musing over it.

and nothing more

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

above and across; more than

From this reading This idea had once haunted her, and she had seldom found herself alone without almost unconsciously musing over it.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

coming back

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

not often

From this reading This idea had once haunted her, and she had seldom found herself alone without almost unconsciously musing over it.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

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

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

express in speech

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

conscientious attention to rules and details

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

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

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

in or at that place or location

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

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

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

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

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

without awareness

From this reading This idea had once haunted her, and she had seldom found herself alone without almost unconsciously musing over it.

generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute

From this reading Notwithstanding the unvarying kindness of Lady Annabel, she exercised over her child a complete and unquestioned control.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Notwithstanding the unvarying kindness of Lady Annabel, she exercised over her child a complete and unquestioned control.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

a region of northeastern Italy on the Adriatic

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

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

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

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

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

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

From this reading The appearance of the Cadurcis family on the limited stage of her life, and the engrossing society of her companion, had entirely distracted the thoughts of Venetia from a subject to which in old days they were constantly recurring, and that was her father.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading By a process which had often perplexed her, and which she could never succeed in analysing, there had arisen in her mind, without any ostensible agency on the part of her mother which she could distinctly recall, a conviction that this was a topic on which she was never to speak.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Venetia was brought up with strictness, which was only not felt to be severe, because the system was founded on the most entire affection, but, fervent as her love was for her mother, it was equalled by her profound respect, which every word and action of Lady Annabel tended to maintain.