Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

later than; following

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

(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 one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

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

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

plural of “australian” — a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

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

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading THE BIRDS OF ILL OMEN.

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

showing careful forethought

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

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

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

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

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

a special loved one

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

lively and spirited

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

dearly loved

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

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From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

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From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

past form of “despair” — abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

a damage or loss

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

plural of “disadvantage” — the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

The ability to judge well and perceive the true nature of events.

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

put on clothes

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

spoken with emphasis

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

deserving of respect or high regard

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

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From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

divisible by two

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

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

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

smeared with oil or grease to reduce friction

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

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

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

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

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

stricken with horror

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

in a hospitable manner

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading THE BIRDS OF ILL OMEN.

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

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

a formal command or admonition

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

a search for knowledge

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

and nothing more

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

immediately past

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

plural of “laugh” — the sound of laughing

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

the act of departing

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

set afire or burning

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

the act of tarrying

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

hear with intention

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

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

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

past form of “loop” — move in loops

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

engage in

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

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

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

plural of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

not any; not one

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BIRDS OF ILL OMEN.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

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

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

a sign of something about to happen

From this reading THE BIRDS OF ILL OMEN.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

above and across; more than

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

owed as a debt

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

win approval or support for

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

a handkerchief that is carried in a pocket

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

not used up

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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 It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

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

From this reading THE BIRDS OF ILL OMEN.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

a special situation

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

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

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

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

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

a fine (often starched) net used for veils or tutus or gowns

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

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

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

the act of using

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

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From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

nonexistent

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

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

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

(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 Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

of good upbringing

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The one thing that had been wanting to her was that her dear, darling, delightful Lucy should be at her own ball--her birthday ball; and just as she had despaired, it had all come right, owing to that glorious old giant of ours; and she went off into a series of rapturous little laughs over Dermot's account of her uncle's arrival pick-a-back.

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

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

at the time that

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

in or at the place that

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

a Caucasian

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Dermot had shown his discernment in making him his friend, and Lucy had, in truth, acted with much courage, as well as good judgment, in remaining with him; "and that so horrified mamma," said Viola, "that she turned me out of the room, so I don't know how they fought it out; but mamma must have given in at last, though she has never said one word to me about it, not even that you were all to be here.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

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

From this reading It was of no use to look cautious, and sign at Colman; Viola had no notion of restraint; and I was thankful when my dress was complete, and we were left alone, so that I could listen without compunction to the story of Lord Erymanth's arrival at Arked House, and solemn assurance that he had been most hospitably received, and that his own observation and inquiry had convinced him that Mr. Alison was a highly estimable young man, in spite of all disadvantages, unassuming, well-mannered, and grateful for good advice.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading Nothing stands out to me more distinctly, with its pleasures and pains, than the visit to Erymanth Castle--from our arrival in the dark--the lighted hall--the servants meeting us--the Australians' bewilderment at being ushered up to our rooms without a greeting from the host--my lingering to give a last injunction in Eustace's ear, "Now, Eustace, _I won't_ have Harold's hair greased; and put as little stuff as you can persuade yourself to do on your pocket-handkerchief"--orders I had kept to the last to make them more emphatic; then dashing after the housekeeper, leaving them to work--my great room, where it was a perfect journey from the fire to the toilet-table--my black lace dress, and the silver ornaments those dear nephews had brought me from London--and in the midst of my hair-doing dear little Viola's running in to me in one of her ecstacies, hugging me, to the detriment of Colman's fabric and her own, and then dancing round and round me in her pretty white cloudy tulle, looped up with snowdrops.