Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “And even if he were not a gentleman, he is too true a realist to make me do anything which in the nature of things I should not do—which disposes of your entirely uncalled-for remark about the captain and myself.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Shall you flirt with the captain if he thinks your doing so will add to the humorous or dramatic interest of his story?

(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 Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

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

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

any thing at all

From this reading “And even if he were not a gentleman, he is too true a realist to make me do anything which in the nature of things I should not do—which disposes of your entirely uncalled-for remark about the captain and myself.

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

From this reading “You are prepared, then,” retorted Marguerite, “to place yourself unreservedly in Mr. Harley’s hands?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Shall you flirt with the captain if he thinks your doing so will add to the humorous or dramatic interest of his story?

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

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From this reading “Mr. Harley is too much of a gentleman, Marguerite, to place me and my children in a false or ridiculous light,” returned Mrs. Corwin, severely.

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

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

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

third-person singular of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading “And even if he were not a gentleman, he is too true a realist to make me do anything which in the nature of things I should not do—which disposes of your entirely uncalled-for remark about the captain and myself.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “And even if he were not a gentleman, he is too true a realist to make me do anything which in the nature of things I should not do—which disposes of your entirely uncalled-for remark about the captain and myself.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Shall you flirt with the captain if he thinks your doing so will add to the humorous or dramatic interest of his story?

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading Shall you flirt with the captain if he thinks your doing so will add to the humorous or dramatic interest of his story?

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading “And even if he were not a gentleman, he is too true a realist to make me do anything which in the nature of things I should not do—which disposes of your entirely uncalled-for remark about the captain and myself.

divisible by two

From this reading “And even if he were not a gentleman, he is too true a realist to make me do anything which in the nature of things I should not do—which disposes of your entirely uncalled-for remark about the captain and myself.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading “Mr. Harley is too much of a gentleman, Marguerite, to place me and my children in a false or ridiculous light,” returned Mrs. Corwin, severely.

talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

From this reading Shall you flirt with the captain if he thinks your doing so will add to the humorous or dramatic interest of his story?

a man of refinement

From this reading “Mr. Harley is too much of a gentleman, Marguerite, to place me and my children in a false or ridiculous light,” returned Mrs. Corwin, severely.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

pleasing to the mind or feeling

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

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

From this reading “You are prepared, then,” retorted Marguerite, “to place yourself unreservedly in Mr. Harley’s hands?

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

From this reading “Mr. Harley is too much of a gentleman, Marguerite, to place me and my children in a false or ridiculous light,” returned Mrs. Corwin, severely.

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

From this reading “You are prepared, then,” retorted Marguerite, “to place yourself unreservedly in Mr. Harley’s hands?

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

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

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

From this reading Shall you flirt with the captain if he thinks your doing so will add to the humorous or dramatic interest of his story?

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

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

From this reading Shall you flirt with the captain if he thinks your doing so will add to the humorous or dramatic interest of his story?

full of or characterized by humor

From this reading Shall you flirt with the captain if he thinks your doing so will add to the humorous or dramatic interest of his story?

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

From this reading “And even if he were not a gentleman, he is too true a realist to make me do anything which in the nature of things I should not do—which disposes of your entirely uncalled-for remark about the captain and myself.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Shall you flirt with the captain if he thinks your doing so will add to the humorous or dramatic interest of his story?

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

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

From this reading “You are prepared, then,” retorted Marguerite, “to place yourself unreservedly in Mr. Harley’s hands?

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Shall you flirt with the captain if he thinks your doing so will add to the humorous or dramatic interest of his story?

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

From this reading “Mr. Harley is too much of a gentleman, Marguerite, to place me and my children in a false or ridiculous light,” returned Mrs. Corwin, severely.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading “Mr. Harley is too much of a gentleman, Marguerite, to place me and my children in a false or ridiculous light,” returned Mrs. Corwin, severely.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

engage in

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum

From this reading “You are prepared, then,” retorted Marguerite, “to place yourself unreservedly in Mr. Harley’s hands?

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

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

From this reading “Mr. Harley is too much of a gentleman, Marguerite, to place me and my children in a false or ridiculous light,” returned Mrs. Corwin, severely.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “You are prepared, then,” retorted Marguerite, “to place yourself unreservedly in Mr. Harley’s hands?

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “Mr. Harley is too much of a gentleman, Marguerite, to place me and my children in a false or ridiculous light,” returned Mrs. Corwin, severely.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “Mr. Harley is too much of a gentleman, Marguerite, to place me and my children in a false or ridiculous light,” returned Mrs. Corwin, severely.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Mr. Harley is too much of a gentleman, Marguerite, to place me and my children in a false or ridiculous light,” returned Mrs. Corwin, severely.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading “And even if he were not a gentleman, he is too true a realist to make me do anything which in the nature of things I should not do—which disposes of your entirely uncalled-for remark about the captain and myself.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading “And even if he were not a gentleman, he is too true a realist to make me do anything which in the nature of things I should not do—which disposes of your entirely uncalled-for remark about the captain and myself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “And even if he were not a gentleman, he is too true a realist to make me do anything which in the nature of things I should not do—which disposes of your entirely uncalled-for remark about the captain and myself.

in an obnoxious manner

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Shall you flirt with the captain if he thinks your doing so will add to the humorous or dramatic interest of his story?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Shall you flirt with the captain if he thinks your doing so will add to the humorous or dramatic interest of his story?

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

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

select carefully from a group

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “You are prepared, then,” retorted Marguerite, “to place yourself unreservedly in Mr. Harley’s hands?

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading “You are prepared, then,” retorted Marguerite, “to place yourself unreservedly in Mr. Harley’s hands?

a philosopher who believes that universals are real and exist independently of anyone thinking of them

From this reading “And even if he were not a gentleman, he is too true a realist to make me do anything which in the nature of things I should not do—which disposes of your entirely uncalled-for remark about the captain and myself.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading “And even if he were not a gentleman, he is too true a realist to make me do anything which in the nature of things I should not do—which disposes of your entirely uncalled-for remark about the captain and myself.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

past form of “retort” — answer back

From this reading “You are prepared, then,” retorted Marguerite, “to place yourself unreservedly in Mr. Harley’s hands?

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “Mr. Harley is too much of a gentleman, Marguerite, to place me and my children in a false or ridiculous light,” returned Mrs. Corwin, severely.

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading “Mr. Harley is too much of a gentleman, Marguerite, to place me and my children in a false or ridiculous light,” returned Mrs. Corwin, severely.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

express in words

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

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

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading “Mr. Harley is too much of a gentleman, Marguerite, to place me and my children in a false or ridiculous light,” returned Mrs. Corwin, severely.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Shall you flirt with the captain if he thinks your doing so will add to the humorous or dramatic interest of his story?

transport commercially

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “And even if he were not a gentleman, he is too true a realist to make me do anything which in the nature of things I should not do—which disposes of your entirely uncalled-for remark about the captain and myself.

use slang or vulgar language

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Shall you flirt with the captain if he thinks your doing so will add to the humorous or dramatic interest of his 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 Shall you flirt with the captain if he thinks your doing so will add to the humorous or dramatic interest of his story?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

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

From this reading Shall you flirt with the captain if he thinks your doing so will add to the humorous or dramatic interest of his story?

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “You are prepared, then,” retorted Marguerite, “to place yourself unreservedly in Mr. Harley’s hands?

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “And even if he were not a gentleman, he is too true a realist to make me do anything which in the nature of things I should not do—which disposes of your entirely uncalled-for remark about the captain and myself.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading Shall you flirt with the captain if he thinks your doing so will add to the humorous or dramatic interest of his story?

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

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

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

From this reading “You are prepared, then,” retorted Marguerite, “to place yourself unreservedly in Mr. Harley’s hands?

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “Mr. Harley is too much of a gentleman, Marguerite, to place me and my children in a false or ridiculous light,” returned Mrs. Corwin, severely.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading “And even if he were not a gentleman, he is too true a realist to make me do anything which in the nature of things I should not do—which disposes of your entirely uncalled-for remark about the captain and myself.

not required or requested

From this reading “And even if he were not a gentleman, he is too true a realist to make me do anything which in the nature of things I should not do—which disposes of your entirely uncalled-for remark about the captain and myself.

without reservation

From this reading “You are prepared, then,” retorted Marguerite, “to place yourself unreservedly in Mr. Harley’s hands?

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

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

the act of using

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

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

From this reading “And even if he were not a gentleman, he is too true a realist to make me do anything which in the nature of things I should not do—which disposes of your entirely uncalled-for remark about the captain and myself.

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

From this reading “And even if he were not a gentleman, he is too true a realist to make me do anything which in the nature of things I should not do—which disposes of your entirely uncalled-for remark about the captain and myself.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Shall you flirt with the captain if he thinks your doing so will add to the humorous or dramatic interest of his story?

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

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Shall you flirt with the captain if he thinks your doing so will add to the humorous or dramatic interest of his story?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You are prepared, then,” retorted Marguerite, “to place yourself unreservedly in Mr. Harley’s hands?

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

From this reading Will you permit your children to make impertinent remarks to every one aboard ship; to pick up sailors’ slang and use it at the dining-table—in short, to make themselves obnoxiously clever at all times, in order that Mr. Harley’s critics may say that his book fairly scintillates with wit, and gives gratifying evidence that ‘the rising young author’ has made a deep and careful analysis of the juvenile heart?”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Shall you flirt with the captain if he thinks your doing so will add to the humorous or dramatic interest of his story?

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading “You are prepared, then,” retorted Marguerite, “to place yourself unreservedly in Mr. Harley’s hands?