Chapter II

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

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

later than; following

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

(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 Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The Warings had been settled at Bordighera almost as long as Frances could remember.

in addition

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

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

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

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

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

eagerly desirous

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

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

From this reading The Warings had been settled at Bordighera almost as long as Frances could remember.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Warings had been settled at Bordighera almost as long as Frances could remember.

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

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Warings had been settled at Bordighera almost as long as Frances could remember.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

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From this reading The Warings had been settled at Bordighera almost as long as Frances could remember.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

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

From this reading The Warings had been settled at Bordighera almost as long as Frances could remember.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Indeed, so far as doing went, she had a good deal of knowledge.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Indeed, so far as doing went, she had a good deal of knowledge.

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From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

the organ of sight

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Indeed, so far as doing went, she had a good deal of knowledge.

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

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

in a fitful manner

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading The Warings had been settled at Bordighera almost as long as Frances could remember.

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

From this reading Indeed, so far as doing went, she had a good deal of knowledge.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

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

From this reading The Warings had been settled at Bordighera almost as long as Frances could remember.

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

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

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

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

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

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

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From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

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

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, so far as doing went, she had a good deal of knowledge.

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

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

make (textiles) by knitting

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Indeed, so far as doing went, she had a good deal of knowledge.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The Warings had been settled at Bordighera almost as long as Frances could remember.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

engage in

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

the act of managing something

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

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From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

not any; not one

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

coated with paint

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

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From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

To recall to mind.

From this reading The Warings had been settled at Bordighera almost as long as Frances could remember.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

except for; apart from

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

express in words

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The Warings had been settled at Bordighera almost as long as Frances could remember.

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

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Indeed, so far as doing went, she had a good deal of knowledge.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

refrain from harming

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

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From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

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

From this reading The Warings had been settled at Bordighera almost as long as Frances could remember.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

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

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

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

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

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

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

precisely as stated

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

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From this reading The Warings had been settled at Bordighera almost as long as Frances could remember.

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

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

look attentively

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Indeed, so far as doing went, she had a good deal of knowledge.

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

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.

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

From this reading She had known no other way of living than that which could be carried on under the painted roofs in the Palazzo, nor any other domestic management than that of Domenico and Mariuccia.

which person or people

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She herself had been brought up by the latter, who had taught her to knit stockings and to make lace of a coarse kind, and also how to spare and save, and watch every detail of the spese--the weekly or daily accounts--with an anxious eye.

produce a literary work

From this reading Beyond this, Frances had received very little education: her father had taught her fitfully to read and write after a sort; and he had taught her to draw, for which she had a little faculty--that is to say, she had made little sketches of all the points of view round about, which, if they were not very great in art, amused her, and made her feel that there was something she could do.