Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Mrs. Morven, a masterful lady on a large scale, who carried herself with conscious dignity, looked, and was a manager--a manager of ability.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She was proud of the general’s pretty niece, enjoyed chaperoning her and taking her about, and anticipated her making a notable match; for, besides her pretty face, and charming, unspoiled nature, Aurea was something of an heiress.

later than; following

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

a quantity of money

From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

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

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

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

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

expected hopefully

From this reading She was proud of the general’s pretty niece, enjoyed chaperoning her and taking her about, and anticipated her making a notable match; for, besides her pretty face, and charming, unspoiled nature, Aurea was something of an heiress.

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

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

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From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

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

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

placed in a grave

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

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

From this reading Mrs. Morven, a masterful lady on a large scale, who carried herself with conscious dignity, looked, and was a manager--a manager of ability.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

-ing form of “chaperone” — accompany as a chaperone

From this reading She was proud of the general’s pretty niece, enjoyed chaperoning her and taking her about, and anticipated her making a notable match; for, besides her pretty face, and charming, unspoiled nature, Aurea was something of an heiress.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading She was proud of the general’s pretty niece, enjoyed chaperoning her and taking her about, and anticipated her making a notable match; for, besides her pretty face, and charming, unspoiled nature, Aurea was something of an heiress.

a young person of either sex

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

intentionally conceived

From this reading Mrs. Morven, a masterful lady on a large scale, who carried herself with conscious dignity, looked, and was a manager--a manager of ability.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

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

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Mrs. Morven, a masterful lady on a large scale, who carried herself with conscious dignity, looked, and was a manager--a manager of ability.

-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading She was proud of the general’s pretty niece, enjoyed chaperoning her and taking her about, and anticipated her making a notable match; for, besides her pretty face, and charming, unspoiled nature, Aurea was something of an heiress.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

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

From this reading She was proud of the general’s pretty niece, enjoyed chaperoning her and taking her about, and anticipated her making a notable match; for, besides her pretty face, and charming, unspoiled nature, Aurea was something of an heiress.

a social unit living together

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

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

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was proud of the general’s pretty niece, enjoyed chaperoning her and taking her about, and anticipated her making a notable match; for, besides her pretty face, and charming, unspoiled nature, Aurea was something of an heiress.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading She was proud of the general’s pretty niece, enjoyed chaperoning her and taking her about, and anticipated her making a notable match; for, besides her pretty face, and charming, unspoiled nature, Aurea was something of an heiress.

a young female

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

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

From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

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

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

a female heir

From this reading She was proud of the general’s pretty niece, enjoyed chaperoning her and taking her about, and anticipated her making a notable match; for, besides her pretty face, and charming, unspoiled nature, Aurea was something of an heiress.

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

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

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

From this reading Mrs. Morven, a masterful lady on a large scale, who carried herself with conscious dignity, looked, and was a manager--a manager of ability.

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

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

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

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

an opening into or through something

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

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

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

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From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Mrs. Morven, a masterful lady on a large scale, who carried herself with conscious dignity, looked, and was a manager--a manager of ability.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mrs. Morven, a masterful lady on a large scale, who carried herself with conscious dignity, looked, and was a manager--a manager of ability.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading She was proud of the general’s pretty niece, enjoyed chaperoning her and taking her about, and anticipated her making a notable match; for, besides her pretty face, and charming, unspoiled nature, Aurea was something of an heiress.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading Mrs. Morven, a masterful lady on a large scale, who carried herself with conscious dignity, looked, and was a manager--a manager of ability.

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading Mrs. Morven, a masterful lady on a large scale, who carried herself with conscious dignity, looked, and was a manager--a manager of ability.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading She was proud of the general’s pretty niece, enjoyed chaperoning her and taking her about, and anticipated her making a notable match; for, besides her pretty face, and charming, unspoiled nature, Aurea was something of an heiress.

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From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading She was proud of the general’s pretty niece, enjoyed chaperoning her and taking her about, and anticipated her making a notable match; for, besides her pretty face, and charming, unspoiled nature, Aurea was something of an heiress.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

not any; not one

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

United States writer (1870-1902)

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading She was proud of the general’s pretty niece, enjoyed chaperoning her and taking her about, and anticipated her making a notable match; for, besides her pretty face, and charming, unspoiled nature, Aurea was something of an heiress.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Morven, a masterful lady on a large scale, who carried herself with conscious dignity, looked, and was a manager--a manager of ability.

and nothing more

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

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From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

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

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

exceptional, unusual, or remarkable

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

a local church community

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

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From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

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

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading She was proud of the general’s pretty niece, enjoyed chaperoning her and taking her about, and anticipated her making a notable match; for, besides her pretty face, and charming, unspoiled nature, Aurea was something of an heiress.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading She was proud of the general’s pretty niece, enjoyed chaperoning her and taking her about, and anticipated her making a notable match; for, besides her pretty face, and charming, unspoiled nature, Aurea was something of an heiress.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

an ordered reference standard

From this reading Mrs. Morven, a masterful lady on a large scale, who carried herself with conscious dignity, looked, and was a manager--a manager of ability.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

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

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

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

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading She was proud of the general’s pretty niece, enjoyed chaperoning her and taking her about, and anticipated her making a notable match; for, besides her pretty face, and charming, unspoiled nature, Aurea was something of an heiress.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

express a supposition

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading She was proud of the general’s pretty niece, enjoyed chaperoning her and taking her about, and anticipated her making a notable match; for, besides her pretty face, and charming, unspoiled nature, Aurea was something of an heiress.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

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

From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

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

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

not left to spoil

From this reading She was proud of the general’s pretty niece, enjoyed chaperoning her and taking her about, and anticipated her making a notable match; for, besides her pretty face, and charming, unspoiled nature, Aurea was something of an heiress.

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

From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Morven, a masterful lady on a large scale, who carried herself with conscious dignity, looked, and was a manager--a manager of ability.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading THE REASON WHY Whilst Ottinge had been dozing through lovely summer days, Aurea Morven was enjoying a certain amount of the gay London season.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Besides, as Mrs. Morven said, “Edgar had his literary work, his large correspondence, his parish, and Jane Norris to look after him, and it was out of the question to suppose that a girl with such beauty and attractiveness was to be buried in an out-of-the-way hole like Ottinge-in-the-Marsh--although her father and her aunts _did_ live there!”

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

From this reading General and Mrs. Morven had no family--Aurea was their only young relative, the Parretts’ only niece, the parson’s only child; and, though she was the light of the Rectory, he was not selfish, and shared and spared her company.