Chapter X · The Poor Cottages

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

From this reading Through this pride he began to find a new interest in life.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading The world had known of his disappointment in his sons; so there was an agreeable touch of triumph in exhibiting this new Lord Fauntleroy, who could disappoint no one.

(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 The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

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

From this reading The world had known of his disappointment in his sons; so there was an agreeable touch of triumph in exhibiting this new Lord Fauntleroy, who could disappoint no one.

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

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His pride was the strongest part of his nature, and the boy gratified it at every point.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Through this pride he began to find a new interest in life.

a youthful male person

From this reading His pride was the strongest part of his nature, and the boy gratified it at every point.

being joined in close association

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The world had known of his disappointment in his sons; so there was an agreeable touch of triumph in exhibiting this new Lord Fauntleroy, who could disappoint no one.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

fail to meet the hopes or expectations of

From this reading The world had known of his disappointment in his sons; so there was an agreeable touch of triumph in exhibiting this new Lord Fauntleroy, who could disappoint no one.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading The world had known of his disappointment in his sons; so there was an agreeable touch of triumph in exhibiting this new Lord Fauntleroy, who could disappoint no one.

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From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading His pride was the strongest part of his nature, and the boy gratified it at every point.

-ing form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The world had known of his disappointment in his sons; so there was an agreeable touch of triumph in exhibiting this new Lord Fauntleroy, who could disappoint no one.

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

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

an excessively polite and well-dressed boy

From this reading The world had known of his disappointment in his sons; so there was an agreeable touch of triumph in exhibiting this new Lord Fauntleroy, who could disappoint no one.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Through this pride he began to find a new interest in life.

a male grandchild

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

having received what was desired

From this reading His pride was the strongest part of his nature, and the boy gratified it at every point.

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

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

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

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading He began to take pleasure in showing his heir to the world.

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

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

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

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Through this pride he began to find a new interest in life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His pride was the strongest part of his nature, and the boy gratified it at every point.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The world had known of his disappointment in his sons; so there was an agreeable touch of triumph in exhibiting this new Lord Fauntleroy, who could disappoint no one.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Through this pride he began to find a new interest in life.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The world had known of his disappointment in his sons; so there was an agreeable touch of triumph in exhibiting this new Lord Fauntleroy, who could disappoint no one.

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading His pride was the strongest part of his nature, and the boy gratified it at every point.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

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

From this reading Through this pride he began to find a new interest in life.

not any; not one

From this reading The world had known of his disappointment in his sons; so there was an agreeable touch of triumph in exhibiting this new Lord Fauntleroy, who could disappoint no one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading His pride was the strongest part of his nature, and the boy gratified it at every point.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading He began to take pleasure in showing his heir to the world.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading His pride was the strongest part of his nature, and the boy gratified it at every point.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading His pride was the strongest part of his nature, and the boy gratified it at every point.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading He began to take pleasure in showing his heir to the world.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The world had known of his disappointment in his sons; so there was an agreeable touch of triumph in exhibiting this new Lord Fauntleroy, who could disappoint no one.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading The world had known of his disappointment in his sons; so there was an agreeable touch of triumph in exhibiting this new Lord Fauntleroy, who could disappoint no one.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading His pride was the strongest part of his nature, and the boy gratified it at every point.

carry out

From this reading He began to take pleasure in showing his heir to the world.

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

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The world had known of his disappointment in his sons; so there was an agreeable touch of triumph in exhibiting this new Lord Fauntleroy, who could disappoint no one.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

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

From this reading Through this pride he began to find a new interest in life.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

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

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through this pride he began to find a new interest in life.

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

From this reading Through this pride he began to find a new interest in life.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading The world had known of his disappointment in his sons; so there was an agreeable touch of triumph in exhibiting this new Lord Fauntleroy, who could disappoint no one.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The world had known of his disappointment in his sons; so there was an agreeable touch of triumph in exhibiting this new Lord Fauntleroy, who could disappoint no one.

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

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

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

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

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

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

which person or people

From this reading The world had known of his disappointment in his sons; so there was an agreeable touch of triumph in exhibiting this new Lord Fauntleroy, who could disappoint no one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The fact was, his lordship the Earl of Dorincourt thought in those days of many things of which he had never thought before, and all his thoughts were in one way or another connected with his grandson.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He began to take pleasure in showing his heir to the world.