Chapter XVII

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

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He knew nothing about the other men, but he knew instinctively that he would never think much of them.

in actual fact

From this reading And then they began to talk, and she actually listened to them and pretended that she was interested in what they were talking about--he was anxious to think the best of her, so he took it for granted that her attention to what they were saying was only simulated.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

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

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

eagerly desirous

From this reading And then they began to talk, and she actually listened to them and pretended that she was interested in what they were talking about--he was anxious to think the best of her, so he took it for granted that her attention to what they were saying was only simulated.

equipment designed to serve a specific function

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

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

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading (He had heard of his habitually dining at a greasy Italian restaurant and drinking Chianti in half flasks.)

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

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

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading And then they began to talk, and she actually listened to them and pretended that she was interested in what they were talking about--he was anxious to think the best of her, so he took it for granted that her attention to what they were saying was only simulated.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading And then they began to talk, and she actually listened to them and pretended that she was interested in what they were talking about--he was anxious to think the best of her, so he took it for granted that her attention to what they were saying was only simulated.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Guy Overton he knew pretty well, and he had never pretended that he thought highly of his talents--by talents Lord Lullworth meant his seat on a pony something between twelve and thirteen hands high--or of his disposition.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He knew nothing about the other men, but he knew instinctively that he would never think much of them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

dry red Italian table wine from the Chianti region of Tuscany

From this reading (He had heard of his habitually dining at a greasy Italian restaurant and drinking Chianti in half flasks.)

the act of eating dinner

From this reading (He had heard of his habitually dining at a greasy Italian restaurant and drinking Chianti in half flasks.)

your usual mood

From this reading Guy Overton he knew pretty well, and he had never pretended that he thought highly of his talents--by talents Lord Lullworth meant his seat on a pony something between twelve and thirteen hands high--or of his disposition.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

relating to or concerned with electricity

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

intense or sharp

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

plural of “flask” — bottle that has a narrow neck

From this reading (He had heard of his habitually dining at a greasy Italian restaurant and drinking Chianti in half flasks.)

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And then they began to talk, and she actually listened to them and pretended that she was interested in what they were talking about--he was anxious to think the best of her, so he took it for granted that her attention to what they were saying was only simulated.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

the act of giving

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading And then they began to talk, and she actually listened to them and pretended that she was interested in what they were talking about--he was anxious to think the best of her, so he took it for granted that her attention to what they were saying was only simulated.

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

From this reading (He had heard of his habitually dining at a greasy Italian restaurant and drinking Chianti in half flasks.)

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading Guy Overton he knew pretty well, and he had never pretended that he thought highly of his talents--by talents Lord Lullworth meant his seat on a pony something between twelve and thirteen hands high--or of his disposition.

according to habit or custom

From this reading (He had heard of his habitually dining at a greasy Italian restaurant and drinking Chianti in half flasks.)

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

From this reading Guy Overton he knew pretty well, and he had never pretended that he thought highly of his talents--by talents Lord Lullworth meant his seat on a pony something between twelve and thirteen hands high--or of his disposition.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading (He had heard of his habitually dining at a greasy Italian restaurant and drinking Chianti in half flasks.)

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

From this reading Guy Overton he knew pretty well, and he had never pretended that he thought highly of his talents--by talents Lord Lullworth meant his seat on a pony something between twelve and thirteen hands high--or of his disposition.

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

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading (He had heard of his habitually dining at a greasy Italian restaurant and drinking Chianti in half flasks.)

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

From this reading And then they began to talk, and she actually listened to them and pretended that she was interested in what they were talking about--he was anxious to think the best of her, so he took it for granted that her attention to what they were saying was only simulated.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Guy Overton he knew pretty well, and he had never pretended that he thought highly of his talents--by talents Lord Lullworth meant his seat on a pony something between twelve and thirteen hands high--or of his disposition.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Guy Overton he knew pretty well, and he had never pretended that he thought highly of his talents--by talents Lord Lullworth meant his seat on a pony something between twelve and thirteen hands high--or of his disposition.

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

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

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

From this reading (He had heard of his habitually dining at a greasy Italian restaurant and drinking Chianti in half flasks.)

as a matter of instinct

From this reading He knew nothing about the other men, but he knew instinctively that he would never think much of them.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading And then they began to talk, and she actually listened to them and pretended that she was interested in what they were talking about--he was anxious to think the best of her, so he took it for granted that her attention to what they were saying was only simulated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading (He had heard of his habitually dining at a greasy Italian restaurant and drinking Chianti in half flasks.)

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Guy Overton he knew pretty well, and he had never pretended that he thought highly of his talents--by talents Lord Lullworth meant his seat on a pony something between twelve and thirteen hands high--or of his disposition.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading And then they began to talk, and she actually listened to them and pretended that she was interested in what they were talking about--he was anxious to think the best of her, so he took it for granted that her attention to what they were saying was only simulated.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

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From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Guy Overton he knew pretty well, and he had never pretended that he thought highly of his talents--by talents Lord Lullworth meant his seat on a pony something between twelve and thirteen hands high--or of his disposition.

the force of workers available

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He knew nothing about the other men, but he knew instinctively that he would never think much of them.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Guy Overton he knew pretty well, and he had never pretended that he thought highly of his talents--by talents Lord Lullworth meant his seat on a pony something between twelve and thirteen hands high--or of his disposition.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He knew nothing about the other men, but he knew instinctively that he would never think much of them.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Guy Overton he knew pretty well, and he had never pretended that he thought highly of his talents--by talents Lord Lullworth meant his seat on a pony something between twelve and thirteen hands high--or of his disposition.

and nothing more

From this reading And then they began to talk, and she actually listened to them and pretended that she was interested in what they were talking about--he was anxious to think the best of her, so he took it for granted that her attention to what they were saying was only simulated.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

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

From this reading Guy Overton he knew pretty well, and he had never pretended that he thought highly of his talents--by talents Lord Lullworth meant his seat on a pony something between twelve and thirteen hands high--or of his disposition.

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

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading Guy Overton he knew pretty well, and he had never pretended that he thought highly of his talents--by talents Lord Lullworth meant his seat on a pony something between twelve and thirteen hands high--or of his disposition.

by chance

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Guy Overton he knew pretty well, and he had never pretended that he thought highly of his talents--by talents Lord Lullworth meant his seat on a pony something between twelve and thirteen hands high--or of his disposition.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Guy Overton he knew pretty well, and he had never pretended that he thought highly of his talents--by talents Lord Lullworth meant his seat on a pony something between twelve and thirteen hands high--or of his disposition.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading (He had heard of his habitually dining at a greasy Italian restaurant and drinking Chianti in half flasks.)

capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading And then they began to talk, and she actually listened to them and pretended that she was interested in what they were talking about--he was anxious to think the best of her, so he took it for granted that her attention to what they were saying was only simulated.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

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

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

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

From this reading And then they began to talk, and she actually listened to them and pretended that she was interested in what they were talking about--he was anxious to think the best of her, so he took it for granted that her attention to what they were saying was only simulated.

not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

From this reading And then they began to talk, and she actually listened to them and pretended that she was interested in what they were talking about--he was anxious to think the best of her, so he took it for granted that her attention to what they were saying was only simulated.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And then they began to talk, and she actually listened to them and pretended that she was interested in what they were talking about--he was anxious to think the best of her, so he took it for granted that her attention to what they were saying was only simulated.

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

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Guy Overton he knew pretty well, and he had never pretended that he thought highly of his talents--by talents Lord Lullworth meant his seat on a pony something between twelve and thirteen hands high--or of his disposition.

not in physical motion

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

plural of “stool” — a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading Guy Overton he knew pretty well, and he had never pretended that he thought highly of his talents--by talents Lord Lullworth meant his seat on a pony something between twelve and thirteen hands high--or of his disposition.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading And then they began to talk, and she actually listened to them and pretended that she was interested in what they were talking about--he was anxious to think the best of her, so he took it for granted that her attention to what they were saying was only simulated.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading And then they began to talk, and she actually listened to them and pretended that she was interested in what they were talking about--he was anxious to think the best of her, so he took it for granted that her attention to what they were saying was only simulated.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Guy Overton he knew pretty well, and he had never pretended that he thought highly of his talents--by talents Lord Lullworth meant his seat on a pony something between twelve and thirteen hands high--or of his disposition.

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

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He knew nothing about the other men, but he knew instinctively that he would never think much of them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And then they began to talk, and she actually listened to them and pretended that she was interested in what they were talking about--he was anxious to think the best of her, so he took it for granted that her attention to what they were saying was only simulated.

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

From this reading And then they began to talk, and she actually listened to them and pretended that she was interested in what they were talking about--he was anxious to think the best of her, so he took it for granted that her attention to what they were saying was only simulated.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He knew nothing about the other men, but he knew instinctively that he would never think much of them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading Guy Overton he knew pretty well, and he had never pretended that he thought highly of his talents--by talents Lord Lullworth meant his seat on a pony something between twelve and thirteen hands high--or of his disposition.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

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

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading And then they began to talk, and she actually listened to them and pretended that she was interested in what they were talking about--he was anxious to think the best of her, so he took it for granted that her attention to what they were saying was only simulated.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Guy Overton he knew pretty well, and he had never pretended that he thought highly of his talents--by talents Lord Lullworth meant his seat on a pony something between twelve and thirteen hands high--or of his disposition.

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

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

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

From this reading Guy Overton he knew pretty well, and he had never pretended that he thought highly of his talents--by talents Lord Lullworth meant his seat on a pony something between twelve and thirteen hands high--or of his disposition.

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

From this reading And then they began to talk, and she actually listened to them and pretended that she was interested in what they were talking about--he was anxious to think the best of her, so he took it for granted that her attention to what they were saying was only simulated.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And then they began to talk, and she actually listened to them and pretended that she was interested in what they were talking about--he was anxious to think the best of her, so he took it for granted that her attention to what they were saying was only simulated.

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

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

during the time that

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

which person or people

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He knew nothing about the other men, but he knew instinctively that he would never think much of them.

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

From this reading Lord Lullworth, while he was drinking his tea and admiring to the full the exquisite electrical apparatus by which it was prepared, was giving some attention to the other young men--Mr. Richmond might possibly still be thought of by some people as a young man--who occupied chairs or stools around Miss Severn’s seat.