Chapter IX

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

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

later than; following

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

Having no one else present.

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.

elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

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

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

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

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

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From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

a guide who conducts and informs sightseers

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading They were each other’s natural companions, each other’s most lively sympathisers.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

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From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading They were each other’s natural companions, each other’s most lively sympathisers.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

full of events or incidents

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

the organ of sight

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

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

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

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

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

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

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

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

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

communication between individuals

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.

close or warm friendship

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

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From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

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

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

full of life and energy

From this reading They were each other’s natural companions, each other’s most lively sympathisers.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

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

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

United States writer (born in England) who wrote on American culture (1917-1996)

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

used to form the superlative

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading They were each other’s natural companions, each other’s most lively sympathisers.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

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From this reading They were each other’s natural companions, each other’s most lively sympathisers.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

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

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.

by chance

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.

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

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.

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

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

with low volume

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

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

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

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

From this reading They were each other’s natural companions, each other’s most lively sympathisers.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

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

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were each other’s natural companions, each other’s most lively sympathisers.

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

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

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

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

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

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

pass through

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

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

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

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

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

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

From this reading Some time passed after this eventful evening before Kate had any opportunity of making the assault upon John’s principles which she proposed to herself.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading There were some days of tranquil peaceful country life, spent in doing nothing particular--in little walks taken under the mother’s eye--in an expedition to St Biddulph’s, the whole little party together, in which, though Dr Mitford took the office of cicerone for Kate’s benefit, there was more of John than of his father.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The father and the mother stood on a different altitude, were looked up to, respected perhaps, perhaps softly smiled at in the expression of their antiquated opinions; but the young man and the young woman were on the same level, and understood each other.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.

but in spite of that

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.

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

From this reading This kind of intercourse which threw them continually together, yet never left them alone to undergo the temptation of saying too much, promoted the intimacy of the two young people in the most wonderful way.