used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
(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 The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading "Likely to become a popular book."—_Methodist Recorder._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
Amy
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
any thing at all
From this reading "Likely to become a popular book."—_Methodist Recorder._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ SHE stood at the dining-room window looking out upon a snowy world.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Likely to become a popular book."—_Methodist Recorder._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Likely to become a popular book."—_Methodist Recorder._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "Likely to become a popular book."—_Methodist Recorder._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ SHE stood at the dining-room window looking out upon a snowy world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ SHE stood at the dining-room window looking out upon a snowy world.
cannot
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From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
captivatingadjectiveUS /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
CharminglyadverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/
in a charming manner
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
CornishnounUS /ˈkɔːrnɪʃ/
a Celtic language spoken in Cornwall
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ SHE stood at the dining-room window looking out upon a snowy world.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ SHE stood at the dining-room window looking out upon a snowy world.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
EchoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ SHE stood at the dining-room window looking out upon a snowy world.
enablesverbUS /eˈneɪbəlz/
third-person singular of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
escapadesnounUS /ˈeskəpeɪdz/
plural of “escapade” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
Feuvre
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
Feuvre's
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
a young female
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Likely to become a popular book."—_Methodist Recorder._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ SHE stood at the dining-room window looking out upon a snowy world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ SHE stood at the dining-room window looking out upon a snowy world.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "Likely to become a popular book."—_Methodist Recorder._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ SHE stood at the dining-room window looking out upon a snowy world.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading "Likely to become a popular book."—_Methodist Recorder._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Likely to become a popular book."—_Methodist Recorder._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
in motion
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Likely to become a popular book."—_Methodist Recorder._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
Northants
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ SHE stood at the dining-room window looking out upon a snowy world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Likely to become a popular book."—_Methodist Recorder._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
others
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From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ SHE stood at the dining-room window looking out upon a snowy world.
win a victory over
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
pierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading "Likely to become a popular book."—_Methodist Recorder._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
RecordernounUS /rɪˈkɔːrdər/
equipment for making records
From this reading "Likely to become a popular book."—_Methodist Recorder._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
Rowena
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From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ SHE stood at the dining-room window looking out upon a snowy world.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ SHE stood at the dining-room window looking out upon a snowy world.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ SHE stood at the dining-room window looking out upon a snowy world.
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 "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
TelegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ SHE stood at the dining-room window looking out upon a snowy world.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
which person or people
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ SHE stood at the dining-room window looking out upon a snowy world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ SHE stood at the dining-room window looking out upon a snowy world.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "A romance of a most pleasant and captivating character."—_Ladies' Field._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading "Likely to become a popular book."—_Methodist Recorder._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
