Chapter III

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

From this reading At Monkston Manor there had been a very gay time indeed, for the house had been full of staying company, and all sorts of parties were given by way of entertainment.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

(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 At Monkston Manor there had been a very gay time indeed, for the house had been full of staying company, and all sorts of parties were given by way of entertainment.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading To these parties, of course, the Graylings were all and always invited, and Fay especially wrote in raptures of the "lovely time" they were having.

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

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

from appearances alone

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

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

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Monkston Manor there had been a very gay time indeed, for the house had been full of staying company, and all sorts of parties were given by way of entertainment.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At Monkston Manor there had been a very gay time indeed, for the house had been full of staying company, and all sorts of parties were given by way of entertainment.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading At Monkston Manor there had been a very gay time indeed, for the house had been full of staying company, and all sorts of parties were given by way of entertainment.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading To these parties, of course, the Graylings were all and always invited, and Fay especially wrote in raptures of the "lovely time" they were having.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading At Monkston Manor there had been a very gay time indeed, for the house had been full of staying company, and all sorts of parties were given by way of entertainment.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading To these parties, of course, the Graylings were all and always invited, and Fay especially wrote in raptures of the "lovely time" they were having.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading To these parties, of course, the Graylings were all and always invited, and Fay especially wrote in raptures of the "lovely time" they were having.

possessive form of “fay” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

a boy or man

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading At Monkston Manor there had been a very gay time indeed, for the house had been full of staying company, and all sorts of parties were given by way of entertainment.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading At Monkston Manor there had been a very gay time indeed, for the house had been full of staying company, and all sorts of parties were given by way of entertainment.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading At Monkston Manor there had been a very gay time indeed, for the house had been full of staying company, and all sorts of parties were given by way of entertainment.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

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From this reading To these parties, of course, the Graylings were all and always invited, and Fay especially wrote in raptures of the "lovely time" they were having.

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

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

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From this reading HALF-SISTERS.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading To these parties, of course, the Graylings were all and always invited, and Fay especially wrote in raptures of the "lovely time" they were having.

habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

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

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading At Monkston Manor there had been a very gay time indeed, for the house had been full of staying company, and all sorts of parties were given by way of entertainment.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

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

From this reading To these parties, of course, the Graylings were all and always invited, and Fay especially wrote in raptures of the "lovely time" they were having.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading At Monkston Manor there had been a very gay time indeed, for the house had been full of staying company, and all sorts of parties were given by way of entertainment.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading To these parties, of course, the Graylings were all and always invited, and Fay especially wrote in raptures of the "lovely time" they were having.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

the literary culture

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

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From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

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

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading To these parties, of course, the Graylings were all and always invited, and Fay especially wrote in raptures of the "lovely time" they were having.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading At Monkston Manor there had been a very gay time indeed, for the house had been full of staying company, and all sorts of parties were given by way of entertainment.

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From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

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From this reading At Monkston Manor there had been a very gay time indeed, for the house had been full of staying company, and all sorts of parties were given by way of entertainment.

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

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

as follows

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

information about recent and important events

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading At Monkston Manor there had been a very gay time indeed, for the house had been full of staying company, and all sorts of parties were given by way of entertainment.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

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From this reading To these parties, of course, the Graylings were all and always invited, and Fay especially wrote in raptures of the "lovely time" they were having.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

in a regular manner

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

a girl attending school

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

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

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

term of address for a man

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading At Monkston Manor there had been a very gay time indeed, for the house had been full of staying company, and all sorts of parties were given by way of entertainment.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading At Monkston Manor there had been a very gay time indeed, for the house had been full of staying company, and all sorts of parties were given by way of entertainment.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

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

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

in or at that place or location

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading To these parties, of course, the Graylings were all and always invited, and Fay especially wrote in raptures of the "lovely time" they were having.

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

From this reading To these parties, of course, the Graylings were all and always invited, and Fay especially wrote in raptures of the "lovely time" they were having.

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From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At Monkston Manor there had been a very gay time indeed, for the house had been full of staying company, and all sorts of parties were given by way of entertainment.

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

From this reading To these parties, of course, the Graylings were all and always invited, and Fay especially wrote in raptures of the "lovely time" they were having.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

precisely as stated

From this reading At Monkston Manor there had been a very gay time indeed, for the house had been full of staying company, and all sorts of parties were given by way of entertainment.

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

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading At Monkston Manor there had been a very gay time indeed, for the house had been full of staying company, and all sorts of parties were given by way of entertainment.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading MARGIE had letters from home regularly every week, and was eager for the news as any schoolgirl, and of late there had been several matters of more importance than usual.

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

From this reading At Monkston Manor there had been a very gay time indeed, for the house had been full of staying company, and all sorts of parties were given by way of entertainment.

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

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading To these parties, of course, the Graylings were all and always invited, and Fay especially wrote in raptures of the "lovely time" they were having.

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

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading Lettie wrote too, and she mentioned something that Fay had carefully omitted, namely, that Howard Logan, a nephew of Sir Peter, a very good-looking but reckless and headstrong young fellow of about three-and-twenty, was apparently much smitten with Fay's youthful charms, and was paying her a good deal of attention, which flattered the young lady not a little.