Chapter X

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

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

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

From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

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

From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

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

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

only a very short time before

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading 'I know not how to thank you, Captain Dalton, for your kindness to Netty,' said the beautiful widow, with her brightest smile, 'it is much too valuable a present for a child.'

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading CAPTAIN DALTON.

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From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

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From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

a young person of either sex

From this reading 'I know not how to thank you, Captain Dalton, for your kindness to Netty,' said the beautiful widow, with her brightest smile, 'it is much too valuable a present for a child.'

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)

From this reading CAPTAIN DALTON.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

a city in north central India

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

special importance or significance

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

divisible by two

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

a young female

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

coins made of gold

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

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

From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

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

From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

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

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

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

From this reading 'I know not how to thank you, Captain Dalton, for your kindness to Netty,' said the beautiful widow, with her brightest smile, 'it is much too valuable a present for a child.'

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

From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

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From this reading 'I know not how to thank you, Captain Dalton, for your kindness to Netty,' said the beautiful widow, with her brightest smile, 'it is much too valuable a present for a child.'

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading 'I know not how to thank you, Captain Dalton, for your kindness to Netty,' said the beautiful widow, with her brightest smile, 'it is much too valuable a present for a child.'

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

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

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

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

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

plural of “jeweller” — someone who makes jewelry

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading 'I know not how to thank you, Captain Dalton, for your kindness to Netty,' said the beautiful widow, with her brightest smile, 'it is much too valuable a present for a child.'

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading 'I know not how to thank you, Captain Dalton, for your kindness to Netty,' said the beautiful widow, with her brightest smile, 'it is much too valuable a present for a child.'

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

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

From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

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

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading 'I know not how to thank you, Captain Dalton, for your kindness to Netty,' said the beautiful widow, with her brightest smile, 'it is much too valuable a present for a child.'

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

plural of “necklace” — jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

decoration worn about the neck (fur piece or tight necklace) as an ornament

From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

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From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 'I know not how to thank you, Captain Dalton, for your kindness to Netty,' said the beautiful widow, with her brightest smile, 'it is much too valuable a present for a child.'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

a perceptual structure

From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

plural of “petal” — part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading 'I know not how to thank you, Captain Dalton, for your kindness to Netty,' said the beautiful widow, with her brightest smile, 'it is much too valuable a present for a child.'

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

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

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading 'I know not how to thank you, Captain Dalton, for your kindness to Netty,' said the beautiful widow, with her brightest smile, 'it is much too valuable a present for a child.'

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

not in physical motion

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading 'I know not how to thank you, Captain Dalton, for your kindness to Netty,' said the beautiful widow, with her brightest smile, 'it is much too valuable a present for a child.'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

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

From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

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

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

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

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

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

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

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

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

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From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading 'I know not how to thank you, Captain Dalton, for your kindness to Netty,' said the beautiful widow, with her brightest smile, 'it is much too valuable a present for a child.'

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From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading 'I know not how to thank you, Captain Dalton, for your kindness to Netty,' said the beautiful widow, with her brightest smile, 'it is much too valuable a present for a child.'

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We have said that Tony Dalton--tall, dark, and handsome Tony, the pattern officer of his corps--had promised little Netty Trelawney an Indian necklet.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

belonging to which person

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading 'I know not how to thank you, Captain Dalton, for your kindness to Netty,' said the beautiful widow, with her brightest smile, 'it is much too valuable a present for a child.'

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had duly called with it, and clasped round the neck of the slender girl a gold Champac necklace from Delhi, and it is difficult for those even acquainted with the _chef-d'œuvres_ of the first European jewellers, to imagine the beautiful nature of these necklaces, so called from the flowers whose petals they resemble.

a late time of life

From this reading 'She will not always be a child, and in the years to come----' 'The years to come; she is barely nine, and at twenty it is difficult to think of what life may be at thirty--still more at fifty,' said she, with a curious emphasis, as her eyelids drooped.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'I know not how to thank you, Captain Dalton, for your kindness to Netty,' said the beautiful widow, with her brightest smile, 'it is much too valuable a present for a child.'

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'I know not how to thank you, Captain Dalton, for your kindness to Netty,' said the beautiful widow, with her brightest smile, 'it is much too valuable a present for a child.'