Chapter XV

dwell

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But Snippy was less agreeable about it, and declared that hereafter she should go with Miss Flo wherever she went, headache or no headache.

later than; following

From this reading But the two young Italians seemed much attracted by the whole Fairfield party, and nearly every day after that they dropped in to tea, or invited them to go on little excursions, or brought small gifts to Nan and the girls.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading But Snippy was less agreeable about it, and declared that hereafter she should go with Miss Flo wherever she went, headache or no headache.

(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 GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

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

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading But the two young Italians seemed much attracted by the whole Fairfield party, and nearly every day after that they dropped in to tea, or invited them to go on little excursions, or brought small gifts to Nan and the girls.

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

From this reading “Now don’t be stuffy, Snip,” said Flo, in reply.

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

From this reading But the two young Italians seemed much attracted by the whole Fairfield party, and nearly every day after that they dropped in to tea, or invited them to go on little excursions, or brought small gifts to Nan and the girls.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Snippy was less agreeable about it, and declared that hereafter she should go with Miss Flo wherever she went, headache or no headache.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

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

From this reading “In the first place I don’t care tuppence for those two native gallants, for I can’t talk to them, and when I do, they misunderstand me.”

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading “In the first place I don’t care tuppence for those two native gallants, for I can’t talk to them, and when I do, they misunderstand me.”

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From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But the two young Italians seemed much attracted by the whole Fairfield party, and nearly every day after that they dropped in to tea, or invited them to go on little excursions, or brought small gifts to Nan and the girls.

plural of “decision” — the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading But Snippy was less agreeable about it, and declared that hereafter she should go with Miss Flo wherever she went, headache or no headache.

not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “In the first place I don’t care tuppence for those two native gallants, for I can’t talk to them, and when I do, they misunderstand me.”

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From this reading “Now don’t be stuffy, Snip,” said Flo, in reply.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading But the two young Italians seemed much attracted by the whole Fairfield party, and nearly every day after that they dropped in to tea, or invited them to go on little excursions, or brought small gifts to Nan and the girls.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But the two young Italians seemed much attracted by the whole Fairfield party, and nearly every day after that they dropped in to tea, or invited them to go on little excursions, or brought small gifts to Nan and the girls.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading But the two young Italians seemed much attracted by the whole Fairfield party, and nearly every day after that they dropped in to tea, or invited them to go on little excursions, or brought small gifts to Nan and the girls.

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

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “In the first place I don’t care tuppence for those two native gallants, for I can’t talk to them, and when I do, they misunderstand me.”

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From this reading But Snippy was less agreeable about it, and declared that hereafter she should go with Miss Flo wherever she went, headache or no headache.

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

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From this reading “In the first place I don’t care tuppence for those two native gallants, for I can’t talk to them, and when I do, they misunderstand me.”

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading But the two young Italians seemed much attracted by the whole Fairfield party, and nearly every day after that they dropped in to tea, or invited them to go on little excursions, or brought small gifts to Nan and the girls.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But Snippy was less agreeable about it, and declared that hereafter she should go with Miss Flo wherever she went, headache or no headache.

destroyed or killed

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

a farewell remark

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

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

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

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

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading But Snippy was less agreeable about it, and declared that hereafter she should go with Miss Flo wherever she went, headache or no headache.

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading But Snippy was less agreeable about it, and declared that hereafter she should go with Miss Flo wherever she went, headache or no headache.

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

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

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

From this reading “In the first place I don’t care tuppence for those two native gallants, for I can’t talk to them, and when I do, they misunderstand me.”

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

From this reading “Now don’t be stuffy, Snip,” said Flo, in reply.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading But the two young Italians seemed much attracted by the whole Fairfield party, and nearly every day after that they dropped in to tea, or invited them to go on little excursions, or brought small gifts to Nan and the girls.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But Snippy was less agreeable about it, and declared that hereafter she should go with Miss Flo wherever she went, headache or no headache.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

plural of “italian” — a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading But the two young Italians seemed much attracted by the whole Fairfield party, and nearly every day after that they dropped in to tea, or invited them to go on little excursions, or brought small gifts to Nan and the girls.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading But Snippy was less agreeable about it, and declared that hereafter she should go with Miss Flo wherever she went, headache or no headache.

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

From this reading But the two young Italians seemed much attracted by the whole Fairfield party, and nearly every day after that they dropped in to tea, or invited them to go on little excursions, or brought small gifts to Nan and the girls.

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

From this reading “In the first place I don’t care tuppence for those two native gallants, for I can’t talk to them, and when I do, they misunderstand me.”

the force of workers available

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading But Snippy was less agreeable about it, and declared that hereafter she should go with Miss Flo wherever she went, headache or no headache.

interpret in the wrong way

From this reading “In the first place I don’t care tuppence for those two native gallants, for I can’t talk to them, and when I do, they misunderstand me.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But the two young Italians seemed much attracted by the whole Fairfield party, and nearly every day after that they dropped in to tea, or invited them to go on little excursions, or brought small gifts to Nan and the girls.

your grandmother

From this reading But the two young Italians seemed much attracted by the whole Fairfield party, and nearly every day after that they dropped in to tea, or invited them to go on little excursions, or brought small gifts to Nan and the girls.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading “In the first place I don’t care tuppence for those two native gallants, for I can’t talk to them, and when I do, they misunderstand me.”

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading But the two young Italians seemed much attracted by the whole Fairfield party, and nearly every day after that they dropped in to tea, or invited them to go on little excursions, or brought small gifts to Nan and the girls.

not any; not one

From this reading But Snippy was less agreeable about it, and declared that hereafter she should go with Miss Flo wherever she went, headache or no headache.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

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

From this reading “Now don’t be stuffy, Snip,” said Flo, in reply.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But the two young Italians seemed much attracted by the whole Fairfield party, and nearly every day after that they dropped in to tea, or invited them to go on little excursions, or brought small gifts to Nan and the girls.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But Snippy was less agreeable about it, and declared that hereafter she should go with Miss Flo wherever she went, headache or no headache.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading But the two young Italians seemed much attracted by the whole Fairfield party, and nearly every day after that they dropped in to tea, or invited them to go on little excursions, or brought small gifts to Nan and the girls.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “In the first place I don’t care tuppence for those two native gallants, for I can’t talk to them, and when I do, they misunderstand me.”

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading “Now don’t be stuffy, Snip,” said Flo, in reply.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Now don’t be stuffy, Snip,” said Flo, in reply.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But the two young Italians seemed much attracted by the whole Fairfield party, and nearly every day after that they dropped in to tea, or invited them to go on little excursions, or brought small gifts to Nan and the girls.

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

From this reading But Snippy was less agreeable about it, and declared that hereafter she should go with Miss Flo wherever she went, headache or no headache.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But Snippy was less agreeable about it, and declared that hereafter she should go with Miss Flo wherever she went, headache or no headache.

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

From this reading But the two young Italians seemed much attracted by the whole Fairfield party, and nearly every day after that they dropped in to tea, or invited them to go on little excursions, or brought small gifts to Nan and the girls.

a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off)

From this reading “Now don’t be stuffy, Snip,” said Flo, in reply.

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From this reading But Snippy was less agreeable about it, and declared that hereafter she should go with Miss Flo wherever she went, headache or no headache.

lacking fresh air

From this reading “Now don’t be stuffy, Snip,” said Flo, in reply.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading “In the first place I don’t care tuppence for those two native gallants, for I can’t talk to them, and when I do, they misunderstand me.”

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading But the two young Italians seemed much attracted by the whole Fairfield party, and nearly every day after that they dropped in to tea, or invited them to go on little excursions, or brought small gifts to Nan and the girls.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

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

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “In the first place I don’t care tuppence for those two native gallants, for I can’t talk to them, and when I do, they misunderstand me.”

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

From this reading “In the first place I don’t care tuppence for those two native gallants, for I can’t talk to them, and when I do, they misunderstand me.”

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

From this reading “In the first place I don’t care tuppence for those two native gallants, for I can’t talk to them, and when I do, they misunderstand me.”

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

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

a former United Kingdom silver coin; United Kingdom bronze decimal coin worth two pennies

From this reading “In the first place I don’t care tuppence for those two native gallants, for I can’t talk to them, and when I do, they misunderstand me.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

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

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

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

From this reading But Snippy was less agreeable about it, and declared that hereafter she should go with Miss Flo wherever she went, headache or no headache.

at the time that

From this reading “In the first place I don’t care tuppence for those two native gallants, for I can’t talk to them, and when I do, they misunderstand me.”

in or to any place at all

From this reading But Snippy was less agreeable about it, and declared that hereafter she should go with Miss Flo wherever she went, headache or no headache.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading But the two young Italians seemed much attracted by the whole Fairfield party, and nearly every day after that they dropped in to tea, or invited them to go on little excursions, or brought small gifts to Nan and the girls.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading GOOD-BY TO FLORENCE Mr. Fairfield was not at all displeased to learn that the two girls had gone to the Royal Palace with the Italian men, for he trusted to Carlo’s notions of propriety, and was quite willing to abide by his decisions.

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

From this reading But the two young Italians seemed much attracted by the whole Fairfield party, and nearly every day after that they dropped in to tea, or invited them to go on little excursions, or brought small gifts to Nan and the girls.