used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
acquiescentadjectiveUS /ˌækwiˈesənt/
willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
(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 And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Is not that the spot where her glory dwells, if she has any?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
Arsdel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading What housekeeper likes to have her capacity to guide a house assailed?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
have
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading What housekeeper likes to have her capacity to guide a house assailed?
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
disclosuresnounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒərz/
plural of “disclosure” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
dwellsverbUS /dwelz/
third-person singular of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Is not that the spot where her glory dwells, if she has any?
every person
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
a state of high honor
From this reading Is not that the spot where her glory dwells, if she has any?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading What housekeeper likes to have her capacity to guide a house assailed?
an established custom
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is not that the spot where her glory dwells, if she has any?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What housekeeper likes to have her capacity to guide a house assailed?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading What housekeeper likes to have her capacity to guide a house assailed?
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading What housekeeper likes to have her capacity to guide a house assailed?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Is not that the spot where her glory dwells, if she has any?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is not that the spot where her glory dwells, if she has any?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading What housekeeper likes to have her capacity to guide a house assailed?
most important element
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
matter-of-factadjective
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
used to form the superlative
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
not any; not one
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Is not that the spot where her glory dwells, if she has any?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
off-handadverb
without preparation
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
offendverbUS /əˈfend/
cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
parnounUS /pɑːr/
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
parenthèse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
provokeverbUS /prəˈvoʊk/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
provokingadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
on the contrary
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
rejoindernounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Is not that the spot where her glory dwells, if she has any?
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
slackadjectiveUS /slæk/
not tense or taut
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
a thing, without saying which
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
express in speech
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Is not that the spot where her glory dwells, if she has any?
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Is not that the spot where her glory dwells, if she has any?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
having come into contact
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What housekeeper likes to have her capacity to guide a house assailed?
at the time that
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
in or at the place that
From this reading Is not that the spot where her glory dwells, if she has any?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now, Mrs. Van Arsdel had a spirit of her own; and the off-hand, matter-of-fact manner in which her sister was accustomed to speak of her as no manager touched a vital point.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
in the company of; together with
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And it is all the more provoking when such charges are thrown out in perfect good nature, not as designed to offend, but thrown in _par parenthèse_, as something everybody would acknowledge, and too evident to require discussion.
Wouvermans
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From this reading While proceeding in the main part of a discourse Mrs. Wouvermans was quite in the habit of these frank side disclosures of her opinion of her sister's management, and for the most part they were submitted to in acquiescent silence, rather than to provoke a controversy; but to be called "slack" to her face without protest or rejoinder was more than she could bear; so Mrs. Van Arsdel spoke up with spirit:
