Chapter I

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From this reading Published April, 1902.

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

From this reading "LOVE LETTERS OF A WORLDLY WOMAN" "MRS.

(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 Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

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

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Published April, 1902.

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

From this reading Margaret Vincent is the heroine of this story, but there are others who play important parts in it.

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

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Margaret Vincent is the heroine of this story, but there are others who play important parts in it.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading KEITH'S CRIME" ETC.

Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

suffering shame

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

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From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

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From this reading KEITH'S CRIME" ETC.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

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

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

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

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

cheerfully irresponsible

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

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

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

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

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading Margaret Vincent is the heroine of this story, but there are others who play important parts in it.

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

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

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

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

of great significance or value

From this reading Margaret Vincent is the heroine of this story, but there are others who play important parts in it.

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

From this reading Margaret Vincent is the heroine of this story, but there are others who play important parts in it.

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

From this reading Margaret Vincent is the heroine of this story, but there are others who play important parts in it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Margaret Vincent is the heroine of this story, but there are others who play important parts in it.

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From this reading KEITH'S CRIME" ETC.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

the act of departing

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

the literary culture

From this reading "LOVE LETTERS OF A WORLDLY WOMAN" "MRS.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "LOVE LETTERS OF A WORLDLY WOMAN" "MRS.

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From this reading Margaret Vincent is the heroine of this story, but there are others who play important parts in it.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "LOVE LETTERS OF A WORLDLY WOMAN" "MRS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "LOVE LETTERS OF A WORLDLY WOMAN" "MRS.

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

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

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From this reading Margaret Vincent is the heroine of this story, but there are others who play important parts in it.

the local environment

From this reading Margaret Vincent is the heroine of this story, but there are others who play important parts in it.

a church endowment

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Margaret Vincent is the heroine of this story, but there are others who play important parts in it.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Published April, 1902.

a male human offspring

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Margaret Vincent is the heroine of this story, but there are others who play important parts in it.

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

From this reading Margaret Vincent is the heroine of this story, but there are others who play important parts in it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Margaret Vincent is the heroine of this story, but there are others who play important parts in it.

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

From this reading Margaret Vincent is the heroine of this story, but there are others who play important parts in it.

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

From this reading Margaret Vincent is the heroine of this story, but there are others who play important parts in it.

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

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

(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 Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

at the time that

From this reading Her grandfather was old Lord Eastleigh, well known in his day, fascinating and happy-go-lucky, who, when he had spent his patrimony in extravagant living, and disgraced himself as a guinea-pig, discreetly died, leaving his elder son, Cyril Vincent, all his debts and most of his difficulties.

which person or people

From this reading Margaret Vincent is the heroine of this story, but there are others who play important parts in it.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "LOVE LETTERS OF A WORLDLY WOMAN" "MRS.

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading "LOVE LETTERS OF A WORLDLY WOMAN" "MRS.