used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Naturally the stranger knew nothing about any one particular of her dress, but he felt without knowing how, the difference between that costly simplicity and all the finery of the women he was accustomed to see.
(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 Sara was already at the head of the table in all that perfection of dainty apparel which dazzles the eyes of people unused to it.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Sara was already at the head of the table in all that perfection of dainty apparel which dazzles the eyes of people unused to it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading Sara was already at the head of the table in all that perfection of dainty apparel which dazzles the eyes of people unused to it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sara was already at the head of the table in all that perfection of dainty apparel which dazzles the eyes of people unused to it.
for the reason that
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Naturally the stranger knew nothing about any one particular of her dress, but he felt without knowing how, the difference between that costly simplicity and all the finery of the women he was accustomed to see.
Brownlows
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From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
coalsnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading Naturally the stranger knew nothing about any one particular of her dress, but he felt without knowing how, the difference between that costly simplicity and all the finery of the women he was accustomed to see.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Sara was already at the head of the table in all that perfection of dainty apparel which dazzles the eyes of people unused to it.
dazzles
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From this reading Sara was already at the head of the table in all that perfection of dainty apparel which dazzles the eyes of people unused to it.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Naturally the stranger knew nothing about any one particular of her dress, but he felt without knowing how, the difference between that costly simplicity and all the finery of the women he was accustomed to see.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
put on clothes
From this reading Naturally the stranger knew nothing about any one particular of her dress, but he felt without knowing how, the difference between that costly simplicity and all the finery of the women he was accustomed to see.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Sara was already at the head of the table in all that perfection of dainty apparel which dazzles the eyes of people unused to it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading Naturally the stranger knew nothing about any one particular of her dress, but he felt without knowing how, the difference between that costly simplicity and all the finery of the women he was accustomed to see.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Naturally the stranger knew nothing about any one particular of her dress, but he felt without knowing how, the difference between that costly simplicity and all the finery of the women he was accustomed to see.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
how
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From this reading Naturally the stranger knew nothing about any one particular of her dress, but he felt without knowing how, the difference between that costly simplicity and all the finery of the women he was accustomed to see.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
and nothing more
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Naturally the stranger knew nothing about any one particular of her dress, but he felt without knowing how, the difference between that costly simplicity and all the finery of the women he was accustomed to see.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Naturally the stranger knew nothing about any one particular of her dress, but he felt without knowing how, the difference between that costly simplicity and all the finery of the women he was accustomed to see.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
LUNCHEONnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading LUNCHEON.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
Masterton
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From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally the stranger knew nothing about any one particular of her dress, but he felt without knowing how, the difference between that costly simplicity and all the finery of the women he was accustomed to see.
not any; not one
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Naturally the stranger knew nothing about any one particular of her dress, but he felt without knowing how, the difference between that costly simplicity and all the finery of the women he was accustomed to see.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Naturally the stranger knew nothing about any one particular of her dress, but he felt without knowing how, the difference between that costly simplicity and all the finery of the women he was accustomed to see.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Naturally the stranger knew nothing about any one particular of her dress, but he felt without knowing how, the difference between that costly simplicity and all the finery of the women he was accustomed to see.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Sara was already at the head of the table in all that perfection of dainty apparel which dazzles the eyes of people unused to it.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Sara was already at the head of the table in all that perfection of dainty apparel which dazzles the eyes of people unused to it.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
recompensenounUS /ˈrekəmpens/
payment or reward (as for service rendered)
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
Sara
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From this reading Sara was already at the head of the table in all that perfection of dainty apparel which dazzles the eyes of people unused to it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Naturally the stranger knew nothing about any one particular of her dress, but he felt without knowing how, the difference between that costly simplicity and all the finery of the women he was accustomed to see.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Naturally the stranger knew nothing about any one particular of her dress, but he felt without knowing how, the difference between that costly simplicity and all the finery of the women he was accustomed to see.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Naturally the stranger knew nothing about any one particular of her dress, but he felt without knowing how, the difference between that costly simplicity and all the finery of the women he was accustomed to see.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Sara was already at the head of the table in all that perfection of dainty apparel which dazzles the eyes of people unused to it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
ungraciouslyadverb
without grace; rigidly
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
ungratefullyadverb
in an ungrateful manner
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
unprecedentedadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
having no precedent; novel
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
unusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading Sara was already at the head of the table in all that perfection of dainty apparel which dazzles the eyes of people unused to it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
at the time that
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had heard enough in the office about Brownlows to know that it was an unprecedented honor that was being paid him; but it was the coals of fire thus heaped upon his head which he principally felt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Naturally the stranger knew nothing about any one particular of her dress, but he felt without knowing how, the difference between that costly simplicity and all the finery of the women he was accustomed to see.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Naturally the stranger knew nothing about any one particular of her dress, but he felt without knowing how, the difference between that costly simplicity and all the finery of the women he was accustomed to see.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It was like a dream to the young Canadian when he followed the master of the house into the dining-room;--not that _that_, or any other social privilege, would have struck the youth with astonishment or exultation as it would have done a young man from Masterton: but because he had just behaved so ungratefully and ungraciously, and had no right to any such recompense.
