used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
Adrienne
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From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
(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 The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
Amy
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
annumnounUS /ˈænəm/
(Latin) year
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
any thing at all
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
cannot
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From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
CharminglyadverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/
in a charming manner
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
clotheverbUS /kloʊð/
provide with clothes or put clothes on
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
CornishnounUS /ˈkɔːrnɪʃ/
a Celtic language spoken in Cornwall
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
EchoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
enablesverbUS /eˈneɪbəlz/
third-person singular of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
escapadesnounUS /ˈeskəpeɪdz/
plural of “escapade” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
evolvingverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
provide as food
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
Feuvre
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
Feuvre's
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
five-and-twenty
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From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
a young female
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
labyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
in motion
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
Northants
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From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
and nothing more
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
others
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From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
win a victory over
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
for each
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
phrasesnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
pierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
Rowena
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From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
TelegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
tightenedverbUS /ˈtaɪtənd/
past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
arousing affect
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
touchinglyadverb
in a poignant or touching manner
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
unselfishadjective
disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
From this reading It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE family lawyer had left her; she had listened with tightened lips, as through a labyrinth of legal phrases, he had informed her that she could only count upon five-and-twenty pounds per annum to feed, clothe, and provide for herself a roof to shelter her.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
which person or people
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing.
