used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH THE TREASURE IS FOUND--AND LOST.
from appearances alone
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
commendverbUS /kəˈmend/
express approval of
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "You don't treat July right," said Olly, one morning, to Gabriel, during five minutes that she had snatched from the inseparable company of Mrs. Conroy.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
Conroy
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From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
don't
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From this reading "You don't treat July right," said Olly, one morning, to Gabriel, during five minutes that she had snatched from the inseparable company of Mrs. Conroy.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "You don't treat July right," said Olly, one morning, to Gabriel, during five minutes that she had snatched from the inseparable company of Mrs. Conroy.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Gabriel opened his eyes in wonder.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "You don't treat July right," said Olly, one morning, to Gabriel, during five minutes that she had snatched from the inseparable company of Mrs. Conroy.
set up or found
From this reading IN WHICH THE TREASURE IS FOUND--AND LOST.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You don't treat July right," said Olly, one morning, to Gabriel, during five minutes that she had snatched from the inseparable company of Mrs. Conroy.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
Gabriel'snounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəlz/
possessive form of “gabriel” — (Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You don't treat July right," said Olly, one morning, to Gabriel, during five minutes that she had snatched from the inseparable company of Mrs. Conroy.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gabriel opened his eyes in wonder.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE TREASURE IS FOUND--AND LOST.
incontinently
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From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
inseparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading "You don't treat July right," said Olly, one morning, to Gabriel, during five minutes that she had snatched from the inseparable company of Mrs. Conroy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH THE TREASURE IS FOUND--AND LOST.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading "You don't treat July right," said Olly, one morning, to Gabriel, during five minutes that she had snatched from the inseparable company of Mrs. Conroy.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading IN WHICH THE TREASURE IS FOUND--AND LOST.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "You don't treat July right," said Olly, one morning, to Gabriel, during five minutes that she had snatched from the inseparable company of Mrs. Conroy.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
not any; not one
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
Olly
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From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "You don't treat July right," said Olly, one morning, to Gabriel, during five minutes that she had snatched from the inseparable company of Mrs. Conroy.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Gabriel opened his eyes in wonder.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "You don't treat July right," said Olly, one morning, to Gabriel, during five minutes that she had snatched from the inseparable company of Mrs. Conroy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You don't treat July right," said Olly, one morning, to Gabriel, during five minutes that she had snatched from the inseparable company of Mrs. Conroy.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You don't treat July right," said Olly, one morning, to Gabriel, during five minutes that she had snatched from the inseparable company of Mrs. Conroy.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading "You don't treat July right," said Olly, one morning, to Gabriel, during five minutes that she had snatched from the inseparable company of Mrs. Conroy.
snubbedverbUS /snʌbd/
inflected form of “snub” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE TREASURE IS FOUND--AND LOST.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading IN WHICH THE TREASURE IS FOUND--AND LOST.
interact in a certain way
From this reading "You don't treat July right," said Olly, one morning, to Gabriel, during five minutes that she had snatched from the inseparable company of Mrs. Conroy.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE TREASURE IS FOUND--AND LOST.
belonging to which person
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The feminine reader--to whose well-known sense of justice and readiness to acknowledge a characteristic weakness, I chiefly commend these pages--will of course require no further explanation, and will be quite ready to believe that the next morning Olly and Mrs. Conroy were apparently firm friends, and that Gabriel was incontinently snubbed by both of these ladies as he deserved.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Gabriel opened his eyes in wonder.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading As no word has been handed down of the conversation that night between Olly and her sister-in-law, I fear the masculine reader must view their subsequent conduct in the light of Gabriel's abstract proportion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You don't treat July right," said Olly, one morning, to Gabriel, during five minutes that she had snatched from the inseparable company of Mrs. Conroy.
