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 WHEN A PRINCE WOOS But Prince Koltsoff evidently deemed it expedient to obey the letter, not the spirit, of the wish.

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

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

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

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

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

From this reading She had sat, it seemed, as a child at the feet of a tutor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

A line that marks the limits of an area.

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading WHEN A PRINCE WOOS But Prince Koltsoff evidently deemed it expedient to obey the letter, not the spirit, of the wish.

a young person of either sex

From this reading She had sat, it seemed, as a child at the feet of a tutor.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading WHEN A PRINCE WOOS But Prince Koltsoff evidently deemed it expedient to obey the letter, not the spirit, of the wish.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading At least in the mood she had developed, she would have it so.

the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

past form of “dive” — drop steeply

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

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

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

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

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading WHEN A PRINCE WOOS But Prince Koltsoff evidently deemed it expedient to obey the letter, not the spirit, of the wish.

serving to promote your interest

From this reading WHEN A PRINCE WOOS But Prince Koltsoff evidently deemed it expedient to obey the letter, not the spirit, of the wish.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

opinion or judgment

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading She had sat, it seemed, as a child at the feet of a tutor.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

in a free manner

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

a young female

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

the act of departing

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

plural of “groom” — a man participant in his own marriage ceremony

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

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

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At least in the mood she had developed, she would have it so.

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

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

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

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

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

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHEN A PRINCE WOOS But Prince Koltsoff evidently deemed it expedient to obey the letter, not the spirit, of the wish.

a small natural hill

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

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

From this reading WHEN A PRINCE WOOS But Prince Koltsoff evidently deemed it expedient to obey the letter, not the spirit, of the wish.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading At least in the mood she had developed, she would have it so.

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 When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading WHEN A PRINCE WOOS But Prince Koltsoff evidently deemed it expedient to obey the letter, not the spirit, of the wish.

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

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

most important element

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading At least in the mood she had developed, she would have it so.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WHEN A PRINCE WOOS But Prince Koltsoff evidently deemed it expedient to obey the letter, not the spirit, of the wish.

be obedient to

From this reading WHEN A PRINCE WOOS But Prince Koltsoff evidently deemed it expedient to obey the letter, not the spirit, of the wish.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEN A PRINCE WOOS But Prince Koltsoff evidently deemed it expedient to obey the letter, not the spirit, of the wish.

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

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

above and across; more than

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading WHEN A PRINCE WOOS But Prince Koltsoff evidently deemed it expedient to obey the letter, not the spirit, of the wish.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

one of four equal parts

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading She had sat, it seemed, as a child at the feet of a tutor.

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

From this reading She had sat, it seemed, as a child at the feet of a tutor.

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

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At least in the mood she had developed, she would have it so.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading WHEN A PRINCE WOOS But Prince Koltsoff evidently deemed it expedient to obey the letter, not the spirit, of the wish.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

successive (without a break)

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

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

From this reading WHEN A PRINCE WOOS But Prince Koltsoff evidently deemed it expedient to obey the letter, not the spirit, of the wish.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

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

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

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

From this reading WHEN A PRINCE WOOS But Prince Koltsoff evidently deemed it expedient to obey the letter, not the spirit, of the wish.

be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

From this reading She had sat, it seemed, as a child at the feet of a tutor.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN A PRINCE WOOS But Prince Koltsoff evidently deemed it expedient to obey the letter, not the spirit, of the wish.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

which person or people

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading WHEN A PRINCE WOOS But Prince Koltsoff evidently deemed it expedient to obey the letter, not the spirit, of the wish.

in the company of; together with

From this reading An ardent lover of horses, he gave himself wholly to them when they arrived at the stables, conversing freely with the grooms and going over the various equines with the hands and eyes of an expert.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading When at length they strolled from the stables to a little wooded knoll near the boundary of the estate, commanding a view of the main road, which ran straight for a quarter of a mile and then dived into the purple hills with their gray out-jutting rocks, the girl, who had been left pretty much to her own thoughts, felt in ever-growing degree the disadvantage at which she had been placed in the course of their conversation.

third-person singular of “woo” — seek someone's favor

From this reading WHEN A PRINCE WOOS But Prince Koltsoff evidently deemed it expedient to obey the letter, not the spirit, of the wish.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading At least in the mood she had developed, she would have it so.