aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Mr. Ridgeley," asked Miss Giddings, "what is this delightful little romance about the rich Judge's beautiful daughter, and the chivalrous young law student?
anew
From this reading THE OLD STORY OVER AGAIN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Mr. Ridgeley," asked Miss Giddings, "what is this delightful little romance about the rich Judge's beautiful daughter, and the chivalrous young law student?
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading The young man looked annoyed in spite of his good breeding.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Mr. Ridgeley," asked Miss Giddings, "what is this delightful little romance about the rich Judge's beautiful daughter, and the chivalrous young law student?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was one evening at her father's where Bart had called with his newly found sister Ida, to whom he was quite attentive.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading It was one evening at her father's where Bart had called with his newly found sister Ida, to whom he was quite attentive.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I declare, if it does not bring back the days of knight-errantry, and makes me believe in love and heroism."
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading It was one evening at her father's where Bart had called with his newly found sister Ida, to whom he was quite attentive.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Mr. Ridgeley," asked Miss Giddings, "what is this delightful little romance about the rich Judge's beautiful daughter, and the chivalrous young law student?
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I declare, if it does not bring back the days of knight-errantry, and makes me believe in love and heroism."
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading The young man looked annoyed in spite of his good breeding.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I declare, if it does not bring back the days of knight-errantry, and makes me believe in love and heroism."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was one evening at her father's where Bart had called with his newly found sister Ida, to whom he was quite attentive.
chivalrousadjective
being attentive to women like an ideal knight
From this reading "Mr. Ridgeley," asked Miss Giddings, "what is this delightful little romance about the rich Judge's beautiful daughter, and the chivalrous young law student?
a female human offspring
From this reading "Mr. Ridgeley," asked Miss Giddings, "what is this delightful little romance about the rich Judge's beautiful daughter, and the chivalrous young law student?
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I declare, if it does not bring back the days of knight-errantry, and makes me believe in love and heroism."
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading I declare, if it does not bring back the days of knight-errantry, and makes me believe in love and heroism."
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading "Mr. Ridgeley," asked Miss Giddings, "what is this delightful little romance about the rich Judge's beautiful daughter, and the chivalrous young law student?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I declare, if it does not bring back the days of knight-errantry, and makes me believe in love and heroism."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was one evening at her father's where Bart had called with his newly found sister Ida, to whom he was quite attentive.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was one evening at her father's where Bart had called with his newly found sister Ida, to whom he was quite attentive.
set up or found
From this reading It was one evening at her father's where Bart had called with his newly found sister Ida, to whom he was quite attentive.
Giddings
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From this reading "Mr. Ridgeley," asked Miss Giddings, "what is this delightful little romance about the rich Judge's beautiful daughter, and the chivalrous young law student?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The young man looked annoyed in spite of his good breeding.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was one evening at her father's where Bart had called with his newly found sister Ida, to whom he was quite attentive.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was one evening at her father's where Bart had called with his newly found sister Ida, to whom he was quite attentive.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was one evening at her father's where Bart had called with his newly found sister Ida, to whom he was quite attentive.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading I declare, if it does not bring back the days of knight-errantry, and makes me believe in love and heroism."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was one evening at her father's where Bart had called with his newly found sister Ida, to whom he was quite attentive.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I declare, if it does not bring back the days of knight-errantry, and makes me believe in love and heroism."
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading It was one evening at her father's where Bart had called with his newly found sister Ida, to whom he was quite attentive.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I declare, if it does not bring back the days of knight-errantry, and makes me believe in love and heroism."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I declare, if it does not bring back the days of knight-errantry, and makes me believe in love and heroism."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Ridgeley," asked Miss Giddings, "what is this delightful little romance about the rich Judge's beautiful daughter, and the chivalrous young law student?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I declare, if it does not bring back the days of knight-errantry, and makes me believe in love and heroism."
Judge'snounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
From this reading "Mr. Ridgeley," asked Miss Giddings, "what is this delightful little romance about the rich Judge's beautiful daughter, and the chivalrous young law student?
knight-errantry
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From this reading I declare, if it does not bring back the days of knight-errantry, and makes me believe in love and heroism."
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "Mr. Ridgeley," asked Miss Giddings, "what is this delightful little romance about the rich Judge's beautiful daughter, and the chivalrous young law student?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Mr. Ridgeley," asked Miss Giddings, "what is this delightful little romance about the rich Judge's beautiful daughter, and the chivalrous young law student?
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The young man looked annoyed in spite of his good breeding.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I declare, if it does not bring back the days of knight-errantry, and makes me believe in love and heroism."
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading I declare, if it does not bring back the days of knight-errantry, and makes me believe in love and heroism."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man looked annoyed in spite of his good breeding.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I declare, if it does not bring back the days of knight-errantry, and makes me believe in love and heroism."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Mr. Ridgeley," asked Miss Giddings, "what is this delightful little romance about the rich Judge's beautiful daughter, and the chivalrous young law student?
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Ridgeley," asked Miss Giddings, "what is this delightful little romance about the rich Judge's beautiful daughter, and the chivalrous young law student?
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading It was one evening at her father's where Bart had called with his newly found sister Ida, to whom he was quite attentive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I declare, if it does not bring back the days of knight-errantry, and makes me believe in love and heroism."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I declare, if it does not bring back the days of knight-errantry, and makes me believe in love and heroism."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD STORY OVER AGAIN.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one evening at her father's where Bart had called with his newly found sister Ida, to whom he was quite attentive.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE OLD STORY OVER AGAIN.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was one evening at her father's where Bart had called with his newly found sister Ida, to whom he was quite attentive.
possessing material wealth
From this reading "Mr. Ridgeley," asked Miss Giddings, "what is this delightful little romance about the rich Judge's beautiful daughter, and the chivalrous young law student?
Ridgeley
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From this reading "Mr. Ridgeley," asked Miss Giddings, "what is this delightful little romance about the rich Judge's beautiful daughter, and the chivalrous young law student?
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading "Mr. Ridgeley," asked Miss Giddings, "what is this delightful little romance about the rich Judge's beautiful daughter, and the chivalrous young law student?
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was one evening at her father's where Bart had called with his newly found sister Ida, to whom he was quite attentive.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The young man looked annoyed in spite of his good breeding.
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 OLD STORY OVER AGAIN.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading "Mr. Ridgeley," asked Miss Giddings, "what is this delightful little romance about the rich Judge's beautiful daughter, and the chivalrous young law student?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD STORY OVER AGAIN.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Ridgeley," asked Miss Giddings, "what is this delightful little romance about the rich Judge's beautiful daughter, and the chivalrous young law student?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was one evening at her father's where Bart had called with his newly found sister Ida, to whom he was quite attentive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one evening at her father's where Bart had called with his newly found sister Ida, to whom he was quite attentive.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Mr. Ridgeley," asked Miss Giddings, "what is this delightful little romance about the rich Judge's beautiful daughter, and the chivalrous young law student?
in or at the place that
From this reading It was one evening at her father's where Bart had called with his newly found sister Ida, to whom he was quite attentive.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was one evening at her father's where Bart had called with his newly found sister Ida, to whom he was quite attentive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was one evening at her father's where Bart had called with his newly found sister Ida, to whom he was quite attentive.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Mr. Ridgeley," asked Miss Giddings, "what is this delightful little romance about the rich Judge's beautiful daughter, and the chivalrous young law student?
