Chapter VII

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

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

grow by addition

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

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From this reading "I have heard him talk so much of the place and the people, that it will be like revisiting half-remembered scenes--renewing former acquaintanceships.

in an enjoyable manner

From this reading Orrin was surprised, and not agreeably, when her own words forced this astounding fact upon him.

(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 A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

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

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

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

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

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

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

bewildering or striking dumb with wonder

From this reading Orrin was surprised, and not agreeably, when her own words forced this astounding fact upon him.

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From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "It will be the next best thing!" she said, dreamily, a happy smile touching her lips and kindling up her eyes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "It will be the next best thing!" she said, dreamily, a happy smile touching her lips and kindling up her eyes.

carefree and happy and lighthearted

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

the act of discovering something

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

in a dreamy manner

From this reading "It will be the next best thing!" she said, dreamily, a happy smile touching her lips and kindling up her eyes.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

a numbered list

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "It will be the next best thing!" she said, dreamily, a happy smile touching her lips and kindling up her eyes.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Orrin was surprised, and not agreeably, when her own words forced this astounding fact upon him.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Orrin was surprised, and not agreeably, when her own words forced this astounding fact upon him.

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From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading "I have heard him talk so much of the place and the people, that it will be like revisiting half-remembered scenes--renewing former acquaintanceships.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

a young female

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

attention and management implying responsibility for safety

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

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From this reading "I have heard him talk so much of the place and the people, that it will be like revisiting half-remembered scenes--renewing former acquaintanceships.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading "It will be the next best thing!" she said, dreamily, a happy smile touching her lips and kindling up her eyes.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "I have heard him talk so much of the place and the people, that it will be like revisiting half-remembered scenes--renewing former acquaintanceships.

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

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

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

From this reading Orrin was surprised, and not agreeably, when her own words forced this astounding fact upon him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

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

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I have heard him talk so much of the place and the people, that it will be like revisiting half-remembered scenes--renewing former acquaintanceships.

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

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It will be the next best thing!" she said, dreamily, a happy smile touching her lips and kindling up her eyes.

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From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

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

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

material for starting a fire

From this reading "It will be the next best thing!" she said, dreamily, a happy smile touching her lips and kindling up her eyes.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I have heard him talk so much of the place and the people, that it will be like revisiting half-remembered scenes--renewing former acquaintanceships.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading "It will be the next best thing!" she said, dreamily, a happy smile touching her lips and kindling up her eyes.

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From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

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

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I have heard him talk so much of the place and the people, that it will be like revisiting half-remembered scenes--renewing former acquaintanceships.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "It will be the next best thing!" she said, dreamily, a happy smile touching her lips and kindling up her eyes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Orrin was surprised, and not agreeably, when her own words forced this astounding fact upon him.

of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

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From this reading Orrin was surprised, and not agreeably, when her own words forced this astounding fact upon him.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Orrin was surprised, and not agreeably, when her own words forced this astounding fact upon him.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "I have heard him talk so much of the place and the people, that it will be like revisiting half-remembered scenes--renewing former acquaintanceships.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "I have heard him talk so much of the place and the people, that it will be like revisiting half-remembered scenes--renewing former acquaintanceships.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

the possibility of future success

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

tending to impart new life and vigor to

From this reading "I have heard him talk so much of the place and the people, that it will be like revisiting half-remembered scenes--renewing former acquaintanceships.

-ing form of “revisit” — visit again

From this reading "I have heard him talk so much of the place and the people, that it will be like revisiting half-remembered scenes--renewing former acquaintanceships.

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From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It will be the next best thing!" she said, dreamily, a happy smile touching her lips and kindling up her eyes.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading "I have heard him talk so much of the place and the people, that it will be like revisiting half-remembered scenes--renewing former acquaintanceships.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

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

From this reading "It will be the next best thing!" she said, dreamily, a happy smile touching her lips and kindling up her eyes.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "It will be the next best thing!" she said, dreamily, a happy smile touching her lips and kindling up her eyes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I have heard him talk so much of the place and the people, that it will be like revisiting half-remembered scenes--renewing former acquaintanceships.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

lacking ardor or vigor or energy

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Orrin was surprised, and not agreeably, when her own words forced this astounding fact upon him.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

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

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

a special situation

From this reading "It will be the next best thing!" she said, dreamily, a happy smile touching her lips and kindling up her eyes.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Orrin was surprised, and not agreeably, when her own words forced this astounding fact upon him.

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From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

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

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

arousing affect

From this reading "It will be the next best thing!" she said, dreamily, a happy smile touching her lips and kindling up her eyes.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "It will be the next best thing!" she said, dreamily, a happy smile touching her lips and kindling up her eyes.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

characterized by variety

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

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

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

at the time that

From this reading Orrin was surprised, and not agreeably, when her own words forced this astounding fact upon him.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

during the time that

From this reading A less patient man would have been chagrined by the discovery that his enumeration of the varied and substantial benefits that would accrue to her from the proposed visit to Mrs. Baxter, and the delicate skill with which he contrived to keep before her all the while the prospect of his society and guardianship, weighed but as thistle-down with the obtuse "love-sick girl," in comparison with the circumstance that Hamilton was Roy Fordham's home.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "It will be the next best thing!" she said, dreamily, a happy smile touching her lips and kindling up her eyes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Orrin was surprised, and not agreeably, when her own words forced this astounding fact upon him.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.

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From this reading A less vain man than Mr. Wyllys would have been flattered by the effect produced upon the spiritless, faded creature, the mocking shadow of the old blithesome Jessie, by half an hour's talk with himself.