the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Question with as many heads as the Hydra; and no sooner does an author dispose of one head than up springs another.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Question with as many heads as the Hydra; and no sooner does an author dispose of one head than up springs another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Question with as many heads as the Hydra; and no sooner does an author dispose of one head than up springs another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Question with as many heads as the Hydra; and no sooner does an author dispose of one head than up springs another.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Question with as many heads as the Hydra; and no sooner does an author dispose of one head than up springs another.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sophy has been bought and paid for: she is now, legally, Mr. Rugge’s property.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Sophy has been bought and paid for: she is now, legally, Mr. Rugge’s property.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now comes the question, “What will he do with it?”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading But now comes the question, “What will he do with it?”
CraneverbUS /kreɪn/
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading Question with as many heads as the Hydra; and no sooner does an author dispose of one head than up springs another.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Question with as many heads as the Hydra; and no sooner does an author dispose of one head than up springs another.
failuresnounUS /ˈfeɪljərz/
plural of “failure” — an act that fails
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sophy has been bought and paid for: she is now, legally, Mr. Rugge’s property.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Rugge has obtained his object.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But now comes the question, “What will he do with it?”
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Question with as many heads as the Hydra; and no sooner does an author dispose of one head than up springs another.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Question with as many heads as the Hydra; and no sooner does an author dispose of one head than up springs another.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
HydranounUS /ˈhaɪdrə/
(Greek mythology) monster with nine heads; when struck off each head was replaced by two new ones
From this reading Question with as many heads as the Hydra; and no sooner does an author dispose of one head than up springs another.
imitatingverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But now comes the question, “What will he do with it?”
legallyadverbUS /ˈliːɡəli/
by law; conforming to the law
From this reading Sophy has been bought and paid for: she is now, legally, Mr. Rugge’s property.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Question with as many heads as the Hydra; and no sooner does an author dispose of one head than up springs another.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
not any; not one
From this reading Question with as many heads as the Hydra; and no sooner does an author dispose of one head than up springs another.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now comes the question, “What will he do with it?”
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Mr. Rugge has obtained his object.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Mr. Rugge has obtained his object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Question with as many heads as the Hydra; and no sooner does an author dispose of one head than up springs another.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Sophy has been bought and paid for: she is now, legally, Mr. Rugge’s property.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
potentatesnounUS /ˈpoʊtənteɪts/
plural of “potentate” — a ruler who is unconstrained by law
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Sophy has been bought and paid for: she is now, legally, Mr. Rugge’s property.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But now comes the question, “What will he do with it?”
retrieveverbUS /rɪˈtriːv/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
Rugge
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From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
Rugge's
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From this reading Sophy has been bought and paid for: she is now, legally, Mr. Rugge’s property.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sophy has been bought and paid for: she is now, legally, Mr. Rugge’s property.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Question with as many heads as the Hydra; and no sooner does an author dispose of one head than up springs another.
Sophy
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From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Question with as many heads as the Hydra; and no sooner does an author dispose of one head than up springs another.
stubbornadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbərn/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
submissiveadjectiveUS /səbˈmɪsɪv/
inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
successesnounUS /səkˈsesəz/
plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Question with as many heads as the Hydra; and no sooner does an author dispose of one head than up springs another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Question with as many heads as the Hydra; and no sooner does an author dispose of one head than up springs another.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But now comes the question, “What will he do with it?”
in or at the place that
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
which person or people
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But now comes the question, “What will he do with it?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading But now comes the question, “What will he do with it?”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The most submissive where they love may be the most stubborn where they do not love.--Sophy is stubborn to Mr. Rugge.--That injured man summons to his side Mrs. Crane, imitating the policy of those potentates who would retrieve the failures of force by the successes of diplomacy.
