Chapter X

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

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

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

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

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

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

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

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

with attention; in an attentive manner

From this reading My future auntie is a young lady of graceful bearing, with a pleasant face, if you examine it attentively.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading My future auntie is a young lady of graceful bearing, with a pleasant face, if you examine it attentively.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading My future auntie is a young lady of graceful bearing, with a pleasant face, if you examine it attentively.

(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 I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

a youthful male person

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

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

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

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

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

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

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

dearly loved

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading My future auntie is a young lady of graceful bearing, with a pleasant face, if you examine it attentively.

opinion or judgment

From this reading She has pretty eyes, very pretty, indeed.

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From this reading Fac-simile of my letter to Luis Portal:

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading My future auntie is a young lady of graceful bearing, with a pleasant face, if you examine it attentively.

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

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

yet to be or coming

From this reading My future auntie is a young lady of graceful bearing, with a pleasant face, if you examine it attentively.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading My future auntie is a young lady of graceful bearing, with a pleasant face, if you examine it attentively.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

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

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

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

From this reading She has pretty eyes, very pretty, indeed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

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

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

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

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

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

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading My future auntie is a young lady of graceful bearing, with a pleasant face, if you examine it attentively.

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

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading She has pretty eyes, very pretty, indeed.

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

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading My future auntie is a young lady of graceful bearing, with a pleasant face, if you examine it attentively.

and nothing more

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading My future auntie is a young lady of graceful bearing, with a pleasant face, if you examine it attentively.

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

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Fac-simile of my letter to Luis Portal:

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From this reading Fac-simile of my letter to Luis Portal:

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Fac-simile of my letter to Luis Portal:

plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fac-simile of my letter to Luis Portal:

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

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

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

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

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

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

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

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading My future auntie is a young lady of graceful bearing, with a pleasant face, if you examine it attentively.

a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)

From this reading Fac-simile of my letter to Luis Portal:

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading She has pretty eyes, very pretty, indeed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

express in words

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

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

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

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

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

express in words

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

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

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

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

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

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

From this reading Fac-simile of my letter to Luis Portal:

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

precisely as stated

From this reading She has pretty eyes, very pretty, indeed.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

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

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

which person or people

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

but in spite of that

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

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From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I have just arrived here, so I can’t tell you yet what I think about the bride and the people here, to wit: her father, an old woman who had some connection with the father in former times, and two daughters or nieces of the old woman; one well grown, and although she is called Cándida--well, the least said about that the better.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading My future auntie is a young lady of graceful bearing, with a pleasant face, if you examine it attentively.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading MY DEAR BOY: Here I am at your orders at Tejo, the country-seat of the father of my uncle’s lady-love--confound him! called so, not my uncle, but the country-seat, on account of a colossal yew-tree, which, according to what they say, is three stories high, as high as the finest house in Orense.