Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

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From this reading "Madam--my lady, pray pardon this unwarranted intrusion, but----" "O sir," she murmured, eyes a-droop, "most fully."

higher than, or over, something

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading "I am come on account of your brother, my Lord Medhurst."

moving forward

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

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From this reading "Ah!" she sighed, "you mean my dear rebel--will't please you to sit, sir?"

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The rosy flush still mantled her cheeks as she rose to greet him, quick to heed the courtly grace of his stately bow and his air of gentle aloofness.

indifference by personal withdrawal

From this reading The rosy flush still mantled her cheeks as she rose to greet him, quick to heed the courtly grace of his stately bow and his air of gentle aloofness.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am come on account of your brother, my Lord Medhurst."

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

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

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

From this reading The rosy flush still mantled her cheeks as she rose to greet him, quick to heed the courtly grace of his stately bow and his air of gentle aloofness.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

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From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading The rosy flush still mantled her cheeks as she rose to greet him, quick to heed the courtly grace of his stately bow and his air of gentle aloofness.

make by braiding or interlacing

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "I am come on account of your brother, my Lord Medhurst."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Madam--my lady, pray pardon this unwarranted intrusion, but----" "O sir," she murmured, eyes a-droop, "most fully."

plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

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From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading The rosy flush still mantled her cheeks as she rose to greet him, quick to heed the courtly grace of his stately bow and his air of gentle aloofness.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

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

From this reading "I am come on account of your brother, my Lord Medhurst."

refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court

From this reading The rosy flush still mantled her cheeks as she rose to greet him, quick to heed the courtly grace of his stately bow and his air of gentle aloofness.

dearly loved

From this reading "Ah!" she sighed, "you mean my dear rebel--will't please you to sit, sir?"

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

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

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Madam--my lady, pray pardon this unwarranted intrusion, but----" "O sir," she murmured, eyes a-droop, "most fully."

well known or easily recognized

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading The rosy flush still mantled her cheeks as she rose to greet him, quick to heed the courtly grace of his stately bow and his air of gentle aloofness.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading "Madam--my lady, pray pardon this unwarranted intrusion, but----" "O sir," she murmured, eyes a-droop, "most fully."

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading The rosy flush still mantled her cheeks as she rose to greet him, quick to heed the courtly grace of his stately bow and his air of gentle aloofness.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading The rosy flush still mantled her cheeks as she rose to greet him, quick to heed the courtly grace of his stately bow and his air of gentle aloofness.

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

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading The rosy flush still mantled her cheeks as she rose to greet him, quick to heed the courtly grace of his stately bow and his air of gentle aloofness.

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

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

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

From this reading The rosy flush still mantled her cheeks as she rose to greet him, quick to heed the courtly grace of his stately bow and his air of gentle aloofness.

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

From this reading The rosy flush still mantled her cheeks as she rose to greet him, quick to heed the courtly grace of his stately bow and his air of gentle aloofness.

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From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

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

From this reading "I am come on account of your brother, my Lord Medhurst."

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

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading "Madam--my lady, pray pardon this unwarranted intrusion, but----" "O sir," she murmured, eyes a-droop, "most fully."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "I am come on account of your brother, my Lord Medhurst."

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

a woman of refinement

From this reading "Madam--my lady, pray pardon this unwarranted intrusion, but----" "O sir," she murmured, eyes a-droop, "most fully."

possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading The rosy flush still mantled her cheeks as she rose to greet him, quick to heed the courtly grace of his stately bow and his air of gentle aloofness.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "Ah!" she sighed, "you mean my dear rebel--will't please you to sit, sir?"

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From this reading "I am come on account of your brother, my Lord Medhurst."

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Madam--my lady, pray pardon this unwarranted intrusion, but----" "O sir," she murmured, eyes a-droop, "most fully."

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading "Madam--my lady, pray pardon this unwarranted intrusion, but----" "O sir," she murmured, eyes a-droop, "most fully."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "Madam--my lady, pray pardon this unwarranted intrusion, but----" "O sir," she murmured, eyes a-droop, "most fully."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

accept an excuse for

From this reading "Madam--my lady, pray pardon this unwarranted intrusion, but----" "O sir," she murmured, eyes a-droop, "most fully."

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Ah!" she sighed, "you mean my dear rebel--will't please you to sit, sir?"

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading "Madam--my lady, pray pardon this unwarranted intrusion, but----" "O sir," she murmured, eyes a-droop, "most fully."

in the near future

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading The rosy flush still mantled her cheeks as she rose to greet him, quick to heed the courtly grace of his stately bow and his air of gentle aloofness.

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From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading "Ah!" she sighed, "you mean my dear rebel--will't please you to sit, sir?"

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The rosy flush still mantled her cheeks as she rose to greet him, quick to heed the courtly grace of his stately bow and his air of gentle aloofness.

reflecting optimism

From this reading The rosy flush still mantled her cheeks as she rose to greet him, quick to heed the courtly grace of his stately bow and his air of gentle aloofness.

Identical; not different.

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

plural of “seam” — joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

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

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "Ah!" she sighed, "you mean my dear rebel--will't please you to sit, sir?"

term of address for a man

From this reading "Madam--my lady, pray pardon this unwarranted intrusion, but----" "O sir," she murmured, eyes a-droop, "most fully."

be seated

From this reading "Ah!" she sighed, "you mean my dear rebel--will't please you to sit, sir?"

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

impressive in appearance

From this reading The rosy flush still mantled her cheeks as she rose to greet him, quick to heed the courtly grace of his stately bow and his air of gentle aloofness.

not in physical motion

From this reading The rosy flush still mantled her cheeks as she rose to greet him, quick to heed the courtly grace of his stately bow and his air of gentle aloofness.

the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

past form of “tarnish” — make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

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

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

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

From this reading "Madam--my lady, pray pardon this unwarranted intrusion, but----" "O sir," she murmured, eyes a-droop, "most fully."

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

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

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

in the direction of

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

incapable of being justified or explained

From this reading "Madam--my lady, pray pardon this unwarranted intrusion, but----" "O sir," she murmured, eyes a-droop, "most fully."

in an unusual manner

From this reading TELLS HOW LADY BETTY DID THE SAME And so my Lady Carlyon sitting in her arbour, lovely head bent above a book on surgery, presently espied the Major's tall figure advancing towards her; and beholding the familiar features of the Ramillie coat, its threadbare seams, its tarnished braid and buttons, she had the grace to blush, and felt her breath catch unwontedly.

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From this reading "Ah!" she sighed, "you mean my dear rebel--will't please you to sit, sir?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Ah!" she sighed, "you mean my dear rebel--will't please you to sit, sir?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I am come on account of your brother, my Lord Medhurst."