Chapter VII · All for Tessie

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

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

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

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From this reading From the making of his bed and the setting in order of his room, to the starching and ironing of his muslin bands and the cooking of his particular dainties, Tessie and Ange did everything for him with their own hands.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading There was never any question with them as to _which_ should undertake the duties; they only vied with one another to perform them first.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There was never any question with them as to _which_ should undertake the duties; they only vied with one another to perform them first.

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

From this reading There was never any question with them as to _which_ should undertake the duties; they only vied with one another to perform them first.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading From the making of his bed and the setting in order of his room, to the starching and ironing of his muslin bands and the cooking of his particular dainties, Tessie and Ange did everything for him with their own hands.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading From the making of his bed and the setting in order of his room, to the starching and ironing of his muslin bands and the cooking of his particular dainties, Tessie and Ange did everything for him with their own hands.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading How those girls worked for, waited on, and believed in him!

intending or showing kindness

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading And what was better, they did it cheerfully.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading And what was better, they did it cheerfully.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading From the making of his bed and the setting in order of his room, to the starching and ironing of his muslin bands and the cooking of his particular dainties, Tessie and Ange did everything for him with their own hands.

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From this reading From the making of his bed and the setting in order of his room, to the starching and ironing of his muslin bands and the cooking of his particular dainties, Tessie and Ange did everything for him with their own hands.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading From the making of his bed and the setting in order of his room, to the starching and ironing of his muslin bands and the cooking of his particular dainties, Tessie and Ange did everything for him with their own hands.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading There was never any question with them as to _which_ should undertake the duties; they only vied with one another to perform them first.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading From the making of his bed and the setting in order of his room, to the starching and ironing of his muslin bands and the cooking of his particular dainties, Tessie and Ange did everything for him with their own hands.

to an extreme degree

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading How those girls worked for, waited on, and believed in him!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the making of his bed and the setting in order of his room, to the starching and ironing of his muslin bands and the cooking of his particular dainties, Tessie and Ange did everything for him with their own hands.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading How those girls worked for, waited on, and believed in him!

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading From the making of his bed and the setting in order of his room, to the starching and ironing of his muslin bands and the cooking of his particular dainties, Tessie and Ange did everything for him with their own hands.

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

From this reading How those girls worked for, waited on, and believed in him!

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

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

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From this reading How those girls worked for, waited on, and believed in him!

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

From this reading How those girls worked for, waited on, and believed in him!

garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed

From this reading From the making of his bed and the setting in order of his room, to the starching and ironing of his muslin bands and the cooking of his particular dainties, Tessie and Ange did everything for him with their own hands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

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From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading From the making of his bed and the setting in order of his room, to the starching and ironing of his muslin bands and the cooking of his particular dainties, Tessie and Ange did everything for him with their own hands.

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 It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

plain-woven cotton fabric

From this reading From the making of his bed and the setting in order of his room, to the starching and ironing of his muslin bands and the cooking of his particular dainties, Tessie and Ange did everything for him with their own hands.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading There was never any question with them as to _which_ should undertake the duties; they only vied with one another to perform them first.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

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

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading How those girls worked for, waited on, and believed in him!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was never any question with them as to _which_ should undertake the duties; they only vied with one another to perform them first.

and nothing more

From this reading There was never any question with them as to _which_ should undertake the duties; they only vied with one another to perform them first.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading From the making of his bed and the setting in order of his room, to the starching and ironing of his muslin bands and the cooking of his particular dainties, Tessie and Ange did everything for him with their own hands.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading From the making of his bed and the setting in order of his room, to the starching and ironing of his muslin bands and the cooking of his particular dainties, Tessie and Ange did everything for him with their own hands.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading From the making of his bed and the setting in order of his room, to the starching and ironing of his muslin bands and the cooking of his particular dainties, Tessie and Ange did everything for him with their own hands.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading There was never any question with them as to _which_ should undertake the duties; they only vied with one another to perform them first.

plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading There was never any question with them as to _which_ should undertake the duties; they only vied with one another to perform them first.

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

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading From the making of his bed and the setting in order of his room, to the starching and ironing of his muslin bands and the cooking of his particular dainties, Tessie and Ange did everything for him with their own hands.

concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading From the making of his bed and the setting in order of his room, to the starching and ironing of his muslin bands and the cooking of his particular dainties, Tessie and Ange did everything for him with their own hands.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading There was never any question with them as to _which_ should undertake the duties; they only vied with one another to perform them first.

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From this reading From the making of his bed and the setting in order of his room, to the starching and ironing of his muslin bands and the cooking of his particular dainties, Tessie and Ange did everything for him with their own hands.

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

From this reading From the making of his bed and the setting in order of his room, to the starching and ironing of his muslin bands and the cooking of his particular dainties, Tessie and Ange did everything for him with their own hands.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

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

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading From the making of his bed and the setting in order of his room, to the starching and ironing of his muslin bands and the cooking of his particular dainties, Tessie and Ange did everything for him with their own hands.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There was never any question with them as to _which_ should undertake the duties; they only vied with one another to perform them first.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was never any question with them as to _which_ should undertake the duties; they only vied with one another to perform them first.

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

From this reading And what was better, they did it cheerfully.

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

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading How those girls worked for, waited on, and believed in him!

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

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

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading There was never any question with them as to _which_ should undertake the duties; they only vied with one another to perform them first.

past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading There was never any question with them as to _which_ should undertake the duties; they only vied with one another to perform them first.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading How those girls worked for, waited on, and believed in him!

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

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And what was better, they did it cheerfully.

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

From this reading There was never any question with them as to _which_ should undertake the duties; they only vied with one another to perform them first.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was about this time that my eyes became first opened to the fact that old Mr. Lovett, notwithstanding his benevolent aspect and many protestations of affection, was exceedingly selfish with regard to his daughters.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading How those girls worked for, waited on, and believed in him!