Chapter XIII

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

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

in addition

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

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

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading Much depends on tying the young man to my, or rather to _your_ apron strings."

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

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading When she had asked for further particulars, Fanny replied:

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

for the reason that

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

a youthful male person

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Much depends on tying the young man to my, or rather to _your_ apron strings."

-ing form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

a social unit living together

From this reading "It is a family matter.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

past form of “flirt” — talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

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 When she had asked for further particulars, Fanny replied:

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

in a graceful manner

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

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

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

of great significance or value

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

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

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

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

From this reading "It is a family matter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is a family matter.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Much depends on tying the young man to my, or rather to _your_ apron strings."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "It is a family matter.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much depends on tying the young man to my, or rather to _your_ apron strings."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Much depends on tying the young man to my, or rather to _your_ apron strings."

in a cryptic manner

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

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

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Much depends on tying the young man to my, or rather to _your_ apron strings."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Much depends on tying the young man to my, or rather to _your_ apron strings."

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading When she had asked for further particulars, Fanny replied:

a course of conduct

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

on the contrary

From this reading Much depends on tying the young man to my, or rather to _your_ apron strings."

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading When she had asked for further particulars, Fanny replied:

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

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

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments

From this reading Much depends on tying the young man to my, or rather to _your_ apron strings."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

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

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

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

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

-ing form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

the act of tying or binding things together

From this reading Much depends on tying the young man to my, or rather to _your_ apron strings."

force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

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

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

at the time that

From this reading When she had asked for further particulars, Fanny replied:

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading As Mrs. Villars gracefully proceeded along a path, not wide enough for two abreast, and offered her companion a full view of a perfectly-fitting back, and coils of lustrous hair--she had several new ideas simmering in her head.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She liked the handsome boy, now treading in her footsteps, and had flirted and amused herself with him, as was her custom; also, because Fanny had given her a somewhat shame-faced hint to keep Geoffrey fast, and urge him to accompany his friends to the Hills, adding mysteriously, that there was an important reason for detaining him.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Much depends on tying the young man to my, or rather to _your_ apron strings."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Much depends on tying the young man to my, or rather to _your_ apron strings."