Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

(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 THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

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

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

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

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _Any_ friend of Roger's"--and so on.

from appearances alone

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

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

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

contrived by art rather than nature

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

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

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.

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

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

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

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

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

From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.

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

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

communicated in words

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

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

From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _Any_ friend of Roger's"--and so on.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

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

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

in a gracious or graceful manner

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.

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

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

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

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

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

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

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

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

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

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

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

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

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

From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.

hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

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

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

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

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.

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

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

immediately past

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

carefree and happy and lighthearted

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

a midday meal

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

the act of eating lunch

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

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

From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.

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

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

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

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.

not one, and not any

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Any_ friend of Roger's"--and so on.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation

From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.

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

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

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

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading _Any_ friend of Roger's"--and so on.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

term of address for a man

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

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

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

having a supporting base

From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.

English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

happening unexpectedly

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

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 He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

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

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.

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

From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

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

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

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

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

plural of “vanity” — feelings of excessive pride

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

precisely as stated

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

at the time that

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

which person or people

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."

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

From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."