Chapter I

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

From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

how long something has existed

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

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

From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

any person at all

From this reading Now, if anybody has read the book, this preface will be much more interesting than if anybody has not.

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

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

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From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

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

From this reading Now, if anybody has read the book, this preface will be much more interesting than if anybody has not.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The truth is, that ever since I wrote the first story I have been seeing girls who reminded me of Betty Leicester of Tideshead.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

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From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

confined by bonds

From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

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From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

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

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

one or the other of two

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

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From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

divisible by two

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

at any time

From this reading The truth is, that ever since I wrote the first story I have been seeing girls who reminded me of Betty Leicester of Tideshead.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The truth is, that ever since I wrote the first story I have been seeing girls who reminded me of Betty Leicester of Tideshead.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

a young female

From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The truth is, that ever since I wrote the first story I have been seeing girls who reminded me of Betty Leicester of Tideshead.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Now, if anybody has read the book, this preface will be much more interesting than if anybody has not.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

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

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Now, if anybody has read the book, this preface will be much more interesting than if anybody has not.

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

From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Now, if anybody has read the book, this preface will be much more interesting than if anybody has not.

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

From this reading The truth is, that ever since I wrote the first story I have been seeing girls who reminded me of Betty Leicester of Tideshead.

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

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

a largely agricultural county in central England

From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

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

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The truth is, that ever since I wrote the first story I have been seeing girls who reminded me of Betty Leicester of Tideshead.

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

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Now, if anybody has read the book, this preface will be much more interesting than if anybody has not.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

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

From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, if anybody has read the book, this preface will be much more interesting than if anybody has not.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The truth is, that ever since I wrote the first story I have been seeing girls who reminded me of Betty Leicester of Tideshead.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

on one occasion

From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

and nothing more

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading Now, if anybody has read the book, this preface will be much more interesting than if anybody has not.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Now, if anybody has read the book, this preface will be much more interesting than if anybody has not.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading The truth is, that ever since I wrote the first story I have been seeing girls who reminded me of Betty Leicester of Tideshead.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

cut with a saw

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading The truth is, that ever since I wrote the first story I have been seeing girls who reminded me of Betty Leicester of Tideshead.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

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

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The truth is, that ever since I wrote the first story I have been seeing girls who reminded me of Betty Leicester of Tideshead.

inflected form of “skip” — bypass

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

make square

From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

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 I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

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From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The truth is, that ever since I wrote the first story I have been seeing girls who reminded me of Betty Leicester of Tideshead.

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

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

in or at that place or location

From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

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

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

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From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

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

From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The truth is, that ever since I wrote the first story I have been seeing girls who reminded me of Betty Leicester of Tideshead.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

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

From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

(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 I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

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

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

in or at the place that

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

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

From this reading Either they were about the same age or the same height, or they skipped gayly by me in a little gown like hers, or I saw a pleased look or a puzzled look in their eyes which seemed to bring Betty, my own story-book girl, right before me.

a Caucasian

From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

which person or people

From this reading To M. E. G. There was once a story-book girl named Betty Leicester, who lived in a small square book bound in scarlet and white.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Now, if anybody has read the book, this preface will be much more interesting than if anybody has not.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

produce a literary work

From this reading I, who know her better than any one else does, and who know my way about Tideshead, the story-book town, as well as she did, and who have not only made many a visit to her Aunt Barbara and Aunt Mary in their charming old country-house, but have even seen the house in London where she spent the winter: I, who confess to loving Betty a good deal, wish to write a little more about her in this Christmas story.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading The truth is, that ever since I wrote the first story I have been seeing girls who reminded me of Betty Leicester of Tideshead.