Chapter XI

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

From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

(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 Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

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

From this reading They were decided, and showed an unusual power of discernment.

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

From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

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

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mollie had met a good many Sir Stephens before!

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From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

give a benediction to

From this reading Then there was that Frenchman, who talked so much and seemed so fond of making fun of King George--bless him!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves

From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

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From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

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From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

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

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

a female human offspring

From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

recognizable; marked

From this reading They were decided, and showed an unusual power of discernment.

The ability to judge well and perceive the true nature of events.

From this reading They were decided, and showed an unusual power of discernment.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

divisible by two

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

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

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

past form of “flout” — treat with contemptuous disregard

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Then there was that Frenchman, who talked so much and seemed so fond of making fun of King George--bless him!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

in a free manner

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

a person of French nationality

From this reading Then there was that Frenchman, who talked so much and seemed so fond of making fun of King George--bless him!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading Then there was that Frenchman, who talked so much and seemed so fond of making fun of King George--bless him!

a man of refinement

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Then there was that Frenchman, who talked so much and seemed so fond of making fun of King George--bless him!

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

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

From this reading Mollie had met a good many Sir Stephens before!

an established custom

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

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

From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

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From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

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

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

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

From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

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

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

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

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

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

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

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

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

the hole where a key is inserted

From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Then there was that Frenchman, who talked so much and seemed so fond of making fun of King George--bless him!

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

very generous

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Then there was that Frenchman, who talked so much and seemed so fond of making fun of King George--bless him!

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 Mollie had met a good many Sir Stephens before!

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Mollie had met a good many Sir Stephens before!

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

a particular point in time

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Then there was that Frenchman, who talked so much and seemed so fond of making fun of King George--bless him!

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading They were decided, and showed an unusual power of discernment.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

reflecting optimism

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Then there was that Frenchman, who talked so much and seemed so fond of making fun of King George--bless him!

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading They were decided, and showed an unusual power of discernment.

term of address for a man

From this reading Mollie had met a good many Sir Stephens before!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

plural of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading Mollie had met a good many Sir Stephens before!

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Then there was that Frenchman, who talked so much and seemed so fond of making fun of King George--bless him!

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

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

From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF A KEYHOLE The buxom daughter of mine host at the Goat and Compasses, not half-a-mile from Carlton House, had her own opinions.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then there was that Frenchman, who talked so much and seemed so fond of making fun of King George--bless him!

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then there was that Frenchman, who talked so much and seemed so fond of making fun of King George--bless him!

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

From this reading They were decided, and showed an unusual power of discernment.

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

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading They were decided, and showed an unusual power of discernment.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

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

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

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

From this reading They were decided, and showed an unusual power of discernment.

at the time that

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Conyers was a very pretty gentleman, in spite of a reprehensible habit of kissing too freely when rosy lips were near and tempting; but he was not to be compared--so Mollie told herself--with Mr. Michael Berrington, who was not pretty at all, and had not even a glance for Mollie, let alone a kiss, but was all eyes and ears for that handsome and lavish gentleman his father, who clung to him one moment and flouted him the next.