Chapter XVI · A Woman Scorned

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

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

in the past

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

(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 No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

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

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

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

From this reading "What! will she place her foot upon my neck, And hold me helpless, writhing in the dust?

react verbally

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

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

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

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From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

the state of being certain

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

beautiful and charismatic queen of Egypt; mistress of Julius Caesar and later of Mark Antony; killed herself to avoid capture by Octavian (69-30 BC)

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

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

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

delicately beautiful

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

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

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

remove the dust from

From this reading "What! will she place her foot upon my neck, And hold me helpless, writhing in the dust?

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "What! will she place her foot upon my neck, And hold me helpless, writhing in the dust?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading "What! will she place her foot upon my neck, And hold me helpless, writhing in the dust?

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

From this reading "What! will she place her foot upon my neck, And hold me helpless, writhing in the dust?

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

From this reading "What! will she place her foot upon my neck, And hold me helpless, writhing in the dust?

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

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

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

From this reading "What! will she place her foot upon my neck, And hold me helpless, writhing in the dust?

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

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

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

splendid or imposing in size or appearance

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

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 A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

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

From this reading "What! will she place her foot upon my neck, And hold me helpless, writhing in the dust?

superlative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

the force of workers available

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Who is Mrs. Veilsturm?"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "What! will she place her foot upon my neck, And hold me helpless, writhing in the dust?

an old word for “no”

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading "What! will she place her foot upon my neck, And hold me helpless, writhing in the dust?

not any; not one

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

on one occasion

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "What! will she place her foot upon my neck, And hold me helpless, writhing in the dust?

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

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From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

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

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

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

From this reading "What! will she place her foot upon my neck, And hold me helpless, writhing in the dust?

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

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

From this reading "What! will she place her foot upon my neck, And hold me helpless, writhing in the dust?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

a special situation

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

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

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

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

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

not known

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

up to a particular time

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "What! will she place her foot upon my neck, And hold me helpless, writhing in the dust?

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

From this reading "Who is Mrs. Veilsturm?"

having strong sexual appeal

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

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

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

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

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What! will she place her foot upon my neck, And hold me helpless, writhing in the dust?

at the time that

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

in or at the place that

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

which person or people

From this reading "Who is Mrs. Veilsturm?"

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "What! will she place her foot upon my neck, And hold me helpless, writhing in the dust?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading No one could answer this question, the quidnuncs for once were at fault, and although ladies in drawing-rooms and men in clubs set their wits to work to find out all about her, no one could give an opinion with certainty as to who she was, where she came from, and what was the source of her income.

any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Nay, such a thing is folly at the best, 'Tis ill to tamper with the meanest worm, For, serpent-like, I'll wound her in the heel, And when she falls from her magnificence, I'll twist my coils around her dainty throat And sting!--and sting!--and sting!--until she dies."

moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion

From this reading "What! will she place her foot upon my neck, And hold me helpless, writhing in the dust?

a late time of life

From this reading A good many people asked this question, when a woman, black-browed, voluptuous, and imperious as Cleopatra, flashed like an unknown star into the brilliance of a London season four years ago.