used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was indeed as if he had exclaimed--“There she is, my boy: she is now herself; and you must find out what you want to know without any help from me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was highly gratified--as was plainly visible in his broad countenance--to see how well I got on with Theresa; but this satisfaction I considered entirely the result of his hospitable feelings.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
for the reason that
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
a youthful male person
From this reading It was indeed as if he had exclaimed--“There she is, my boy: she is now herself; and you must find out what you want to know without any help from me.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He was highly gratified--as was plainly visible in his broad countenance--to see how well I got on with Theresa; but this satisfaction I considered entirely the result of his hospitable feelings.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was highly gratified--as was plainly visible in his broad countenance--to see how well I got on with Theresa; but this satisfaction I considered entirely the result of his hospitable feelings.
Conny
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From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
carefully weighed
From this reading He was highly gratified--as was plainly visible in his broad countenance--to see how well I got on with Theresa; but this satisfaction I considered entirely the result of his hospitable feelings.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading He was highly gratified--as was plainly visible in his broad countenance--to see how well I got on with Theresa; but this satisfaction I considered entirely the result of his hospitable feelings.
a female human offspring
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
durst
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From this reading _Justice._ “Why, you little truant, how durst you wander so far from the house without my leave?”
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was highly gratified--as was plainly visible in his broad countenance--to see how well I got on with Theresa; but this satisfaction I considered entirely the result of his hospitable feelings.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading It was indeed as if he had exclaimed--“There she is, my boy: she is now herself; and you must find out what you want to know without any help from me.
exhibitingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _Justice._ “Why, you little truant, how durst you wander so far from the house without my leave?”
fastidiousadjectiveUS /fæˈstɪdiəs/
giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He was highly gratified--as was plainly visible in his broad countenance--to see how well I got on with Theresa; but this satisfaction I considered entirely the result of his hospitable feelings.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was indeed as if he had exclaimed--“There she is, my boy: she is now herself; and you must find out what you want to know without any help from me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Justice._ “Why, you little truant, how durst you wander so far from the house without my leave?”
a young female
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was highly gratified--as was plainly visible in his broad countenance--to see how well I got on with Theresa; but this satisfaction I considered entirely the result of his hospitable feelings.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading He was highly gratified--as was plainly visible in his broad countenance--to see how well I got on with Theresa; but this satisfaction I considered entirely the result of his hospitable feelings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was indeed as if he had exclaimed--“There she is, my boy: she is now herself; and you must find out what you want to know without any help from me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He was highly gratified--as was plainly visible in his broad countenance--to see how well I got on with Theresa; but this satisfaction I considered entirely the result of his hospitable feelings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading He was highly gratified--as was plainly visible in his broad countenance--to see how well I got on with Theresa; but this satisfaction I considered entirely the result of his hospitable feelings.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Justice._ “Why, you little truant, how durst you wander so far from the house without my leave?”
how
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From this reading _Justice._ “Why, you little truant, how durst you wander so far from the house without my leave?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was indeed as if he had exclaimed--“There she is, my boy: she is now herself; and you must find out what you want to know without any help from me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was indeed as if he had exclaimed--“There she is, my boy: she is now herself; and you must find out what you want to know without any help from me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was indeed as if he had exclaimed--“There she is, my boy: she is now herself; and you must find out what you want to know without any help from me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading _Justice._ “Why, you little truant, how durst you wander so far from the house without my leave?”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was indeed as if he had exclaimed--“There she is, my boy: she is now herself; and you must find out what you want to know without any help from me.
lady-like
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From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
go away from a place
From this reading _Justice._ “Why, you little truant, how durst you wander so far from the house without my leave?”
a commissioned military officer
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Justice._ “Why, you little truant, how durst you wander so far from the house without my leave?”
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
social deportment
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
misbehavedverbUS /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvd/
past form of “misbehave” — behave badly
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was indeed as if he had exclaimed--“There she is, my boy: she is now herself; and you must find out what you want to know without any help from me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Justice._ “Why, you little truant, how durst you wander so far from the house without my leave?”
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
not any; not one
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was indeed as if he had exclaimed--“There she is, my boy: she is now herself; and you must find out what you want to know without any help from me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was highly gratified--as was plainly visible in his broad countenance--to see how well I got on with Theresa; but this satisfaction I considered entirely the result of his hospitable feelings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was highly gratified--as was plainly visible in his broad countenance--to see how well I got on with Theresa; but this satisfaction I considered entirely the result of his hospitable feelings.
on one occasion
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was indeed as if he had exclaimed--“There she is, my boy: she is now herself; and you must find out what you want to know without any help from me.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He was highly gratified--as was plainly visible in his broad countenance--to see how well I got on with Theresa; but this satisfaction I considered entirely the result of his hospitable feelings.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He was highly gratified--as was plainly visible in his broad countenance--to see how well I got on with Theresa; but this satisfaction I considered entirely the result of his hospitable feelings.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He was highly gratified--as was plainly visible in his broad countenance--to see how well I got on with Theresa; but this satisfaction I considered entirely the result of his hospitable feelings.
express in words
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
SchemingadjectiveUS /ˈskiːmɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was highly gratified--as was plainly visible in his broad countenance--to see how well I got on with Theresa; but this satisfaction I considered entirely the result of his hospitable feelings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
snubbedverbUS /snʌbd/
inflected form of “snub” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Justice._ “Why, you little truant, how durst you wander so far from the house without my leave?”
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Justice._ “Why, you little truant, how durst you wander so far from the house without my leave?”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was indeed as if he had exclaimed--“There she is, my boy: she is now herself; and you must find out what you want to know without any help from me.
TheresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was highly gratified--as was plainly visible in his broad countenance--to see how well I got on with Theresa; but this satisfaction I considered entirely the result of his hospitable feelings.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
truantnounUS /ˈtruːənt/
one who is absent from school without permission
From this reading _Justice._ “Why, you little truant, how durst you wander so far from the house without my leave?”
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading He was highly gratified--as was plainly visible in his broad countenance--to see how well I got on with Theresa; but this satisfaction I considered entirely the result of his hospitable feelings.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading _Justice._ “Why, you little truant, how durst you wander so far from the house without my leave?”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading It was indeed as if he had exclaimed--“There she is, my boy: she is now herself; and you must find out what you want to know without any help from me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was highly gratified--as was plainly visible in his broad countenance--to see how well I got on with Theresa; but this satisfaction I considered entirely the result of his hospitable feelings.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was indeed as if he had exclaimed--“There she is, my boy: she is now herself; and you must find out what you want to know without any help from me.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst his daughter misbehaved herself and snubbed me, he had spoken in her praise, for then she stood in need of it; but on her dropping her mocking manners and exhibiting herself as an agreeable, lady-like girl, he said no more about her, good nor bad.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _Justice._ “Why, you little truant, how durst you wander so far from the house without my leave?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _Justice._ “Why, you little truant, how durst you wander so far from the house without my leave?”
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading _The Scheming Lieutenant._ Whether it was because Theresa had told her papa that I was in love with Conny, or because he was too fastidious to refer to the subject, my uncle never once throughout my visit had a word to say about his brother’s scheme.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Justice._ “Why, you little truant, how durst you wander so far from the house without my leave?”
