adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
aspectnounUS /ˈæspekt/
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Cedric had no idea how nearly he had gauged the truth: he little knew the good news that awaited him the next day.
Betty
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From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
breastnounUS /brest/
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
Cedric
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From this reading Cedric had no idea how nearly he had gauged the truth: he little knew the good news that awaited him the next day.
Cedric's
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From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Cedric had no idea how nearly he had gauged the truth: he little knew the good news that awaited him the next day.
DEARESTnounUS /ˈdɪrəst/
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
ElizabethnounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
Elizabeth'snounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθs/
possessive form of “elizabeth” — daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
far-forth
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From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
gaugedverbUS /ɡeɪdʒd/
past form of “gauge” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading Cedric had no idea how nearly he had gauged the truth: he little knew the good news that awaited him the next day.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Cedric had no idea how nearly he had gauged the truth: he little knew the good news that awaited him the next day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cedric had no idea how nearly he had gauged the truth: he little knew the good news that awaited him the next day.
how
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From this reading Cedric had no idea how nearly he had gauged the truth: he little knew the good news that awaited him the next day.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Cedric had no idea how nearly he had gauged the truth: he little knew the good news that awaited him the next day.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 Cedric had no idea how nearly he had gauged the truth: he little knew the good news that awaited him the next day.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
laughnounUS /læf/
the sound of laughing
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cedric had no idea how nearly he had gauged the truth: he little knew the good news that awaited him the next day.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
lovesnounUS /lʌvz/
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Cedric had no idea how nearly he had gauged the truth: he little knew the good news that awaited him the next day.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Cedric had no idea how nearly he had gauged the truth: he little knew the good news that awaited him the next day.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Cedric had no idea how nearly he had gauged the truth: he little knew the good news that awaited him the next day.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Cedric had no idea how nearly he had gauged the truth: he little knew the good news that awaited him the next day.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
puzzledadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəld/
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
RESTverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
scrumptiousadjective
extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
SomethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
SURREYnounUS /ˈsɜːri/
a county in southeastern England on the Thames
From this reading --SURREY.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cedric had no idea how nearly he had gauged the truth: he little knew the good news that awaited him the next day.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
thinepronounUS /ðaɪn/
an old word for “yours”
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
trumpsnounUS /trʌmps/
plural of “trump” — a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Cedric had no idea how nearly he had gauged the truth: he little knew the good news that awaited him the next day.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Something in Elizabeth's aspect seemed to attract Cedric's attention; perhaps it was the veiled brightness of her expression, or the white flowers at her breast, but more than once he eyed her in a puzzled fashion.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "MY DEAREST REST" She loves thee even as far-forth than As any woman may a man; And is thine own, and so she says; And cares for thee ten thousand ways.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
youngeradjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡər/
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "What have you done to yourself, Betty?" he burst out at last; "you look scrumptious--ten years younger, and as though you had turned up trumps;" and though Elizabeth pretended to frown at these personal remarks, it was impossible not to laugh.
