Chapter X

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

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

in actual fact

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

(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 She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

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

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

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From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

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From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

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

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

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

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading She scolded Cherry for walking too far, and discoursed on the suitability of his appearance for artistic purposes with equal simplicity; fetched and carried for him, and triumphed over his deficiencies in Spanish.

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

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading She scolded Cherry for walking too far, and discoursed on the suitability of his appearance for artistic purposes with equal simplicity; fetched and carried for him, and triumphed over his deficiencies in Spanish.

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

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Gipsy was on very friendly terms with both the brothers, and was a new specimen of girlhood for them.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Gipsy was on very friendly terms with both the brothers, and was a new specimen of girlhood for them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

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

From this reading She scolded Cherry for walking too far, and discoursed on the suitability of his appearance for artistic purposes with equal simplicity; fetched and carried for him, and triumphed over his deficiencies in Spanish.

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From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry

From this reading She scolded Cherry for walking too far, and discoursed on the suitability of his appearance for artistic purposes with equal simplicity; fetched and carried for him, and triumphed over his deficiencies in Spanish.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

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

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

plural of “courtesy” — a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

plural of “deficiency” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading She scolded Cherry for walking too far, and discoursed on the suitability of his appearance for artistic purposes with equal simplicity; fetched and carried for him, and triumphed over his deficiencies in Spanish.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

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

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

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From this reading She scolded Cherry for walking too far, and discoursed on the suitability of his appearance for artistic purposes with equal simplicity; fetched and carried for him, and triumphed over his deficiencies in Spanish.

put on clothes

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

one or the other of two

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading She scolded Cherry for walking too far, and discoursed on the suitability of his appearance for artistic purposes with equal simplicity; fetched and carried for him, and triumphed over his deficiencies in Spanish.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading She scolded Cherry for walking too far, and discoursed on the suitability of his appearance for artistic purposes with equal simplicity; fetched and carried for him, and triumphed over his deficiencies in Spanish.

past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading She scolded Cherry for walking too far, and discoursed on the suitability of his appearance for artistic purposes with equal simplicity; fetched and carried for him, and triumphed over his deficiencies in Spanish.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Gipsy was on very friendly terms with both the brothers, and was a new specimen of girlhood for them.

set up or found

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Gipsy was on very friendly terms with both the brothers, and was a new specimen of girlhood for them.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading Gipsy was on very friendly terms with both the brothers, and was a new specimen of girlhood for them.

a young female

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

the childhood of a girl

From this reading Gipsy was on very friendly terms with both the brothers, and was a new specimen of girlhood for them.

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

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

highest in quality

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

an established custom

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

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

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

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From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

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

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

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

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

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

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

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

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

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

From this reading She scolded Cherry for walking too far, and discoursed on the suitability of his appearance for artistic purposes with equal simplicity; fetched and carried for him, and triumphed over his deficiencies in Spanish.

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

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

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

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

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

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

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

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

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From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

the force of workers available

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

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

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

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From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Gipsy was on very friendly terms with both the brothers, and was a new specimen of girlhood for them.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

above and across; more than

From this reading She scolded Cherry for walking too far, and discoursed on the suitability of his appearance for artistic purposes with equal simplicity; fetched and carried for him, and triumphed over his deficiencies in Spanish.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

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

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading She scolded Cherry for walking too far, and discoursed on the suitability of his appearance for artistic purposes with equal simplicity; fetched and carried for him, and triumphed over his deficiencies in Spanish.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

past form of “quicken” — move faster

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

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

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

express in words

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily

From this reading She scolded Cherry for walking too far, and discoursed on the suitability of his appearance for artistic purposes with equal simplicity; fetched and carried for him, and triumphed over his deficiencies in Spanish.

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

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading She scolded Cherry for walking too far, and discoursed on the suitability of his appearance for artistic purposes with equal simplicity; fetched and carried for him, and triumphed over his deficiencies in Spanish.

and nothing more

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading She scolded Cherry for walking too far, and discoursed on the suitability of his appearance for artistic purposes with equal simplicity; fetched and carried for him, and triumphed over his deficiencies in Spanish.

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading Gipsy was on very friendly terms with both the brothers, and was a new specimen of girlhood for them.

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From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

a person who follows next in order

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose

From this reading She scolded Cherry for walking too far, and discoursed on the suitability of his appearance for artistic purposes with equal simplicity; fetched and carried for him, and triumphed over his deficiencies in Spanish.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Gipsy was on very friendly terms with both the brothers, and was a new specimen of girlhood for them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

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

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Gipsy was on very friendly terms with both the brothers, and was a new specimen of girlhood for them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

up to a particular time

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

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

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

in the direction of

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

past form of “triumph” — prove superior

From this reading She scolded Cherry for walking too far, and discoursed on the suitability of his appearance for artistic purposes with equal simplicity; fetched and carried for him, and triumphed over his deficiencies in Spanish.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

ignorance (especially of orthodox beliefs)

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

precisely as stated

From this reading Gipsy was on very friendly terms with both the brothers, and was a new specimen of girlhood for them.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading She scolded Cherry for walking too far, and discoursed on the suitability of his appearance for artistic purposes with equal simplicity; fetched and carried for him, and triumphed over his deficiencies in Spanish.

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

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

(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 She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

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

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

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

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

during the time that

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

which person or people

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

belonging to which person

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

to a great degree

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

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

From this reading She was quite as clever and as well educated as either Ruth or Virginia, and had been in the habit of living with much more widely cultivated people--people who talked, and had something to talk about, so that she had a great deal to say; while there was a quaint matter-of-factness about her too, and she talked art as simply as she would have talked dress; and while she was very much interested in the two young men, she never troubled herself at all about her relations towards them.

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

From this reading Mr Stanforth, on the other hand, whose sympathy had been quickened by the practice of a most kindly life, found much to interest him in the bright, tender nature, evidently struggling under so heavy a cloud, and did not wonder at the affection with which the young man was obviously regarded--an affection made pathetic by the sad possibilities that were but too apparent.

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From this reading She received Alvar's courtesies and compliments with the greatest delight, and proceeded to return them in kind, till she actually rendered him almost free and easy, and he talked so much of her that Cheriton grew half-frightened, unknowing that his own remark, that he wished Nettie could know so nice a girl as Miss Stanforth, had inspired Alvar with the notion that Ruth might find a successor in La Zingara, as he called her.