Chapter II

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

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

(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 She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

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

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

established by authority; given authoritative approval

From this reading In one way it was right, and she approved; for even a king may be tender to his favoured dependents without derogation--but yet, certainly it was not the Arden way.

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From this reading In one way it was right, and she approved; for even a king may be tender to his favoured dependents without derogation--but yet, certainly it was not the Arden way.

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

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

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

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

brought into existence

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading In one way it was right, and she approved; for even a king may be tender to his favoured dependents without derogation--but yet, certainly it was not the Arden way.

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From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

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

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

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

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

plural of “dependent” — a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)

From this reading In one way it was right, and she approved; for even a king may be tender to his favoured dependents without derogation--but yet, certainly it was not the Arden way.

a communication that belittles somebody or something

From this reading In one way it was right, and she approved; for even a king may be tender to his favoured dependents without derogation--but yet, certainly it was not the Arden way.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

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From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading She drew herself up just a little, not knowing what to make of it.

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

divisible by two

From this reading In one way it was right, and she approved; for even a king may be tender to his favoured dependents without derogation--but yet, certainly it was not the Arden way.

at any time

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

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From this reading In one way it was right, and she approved; for even a king may be tender to his favoured dependents without derogation--but yet, certainly it was not the Arden way.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In one way it was right, and she approved; for even a king may be tender to his favoured dependents without derogation--but yet, certainly it was not the Arden way.

ranking above all others

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

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

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

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

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

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

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She drew herself up just a little, not knowing what to make of it.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

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

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

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

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

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

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

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From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

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

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

and nothing more

From this reading She drew herself up just a little, not knowing what to make of it.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading In one way it was right, and she approved; for even a king may be tender to his favoured dependents without derogation--but yet, certainly it was not the Arden way.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading She drew herself up just a little, not knowing what to make of it.

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

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

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

From this reading She drew herself up just a little, not knowing what to make of it.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

engage in

From this reading She drew herself up just a little, not knowing what to make of it.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In one way it was right, and she approved; for even a king may be tender to his favoured dependents without derogation--but yet, certainly it was not the Arden way.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

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

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

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

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

not any; not one

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

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

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She drew herself up just a little, not knowing what to make of it.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

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

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In one way it was right, and she approved; for even a king may be tender to his favoured dependents without derogation--but yet, certainly it was not the Arden way.

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

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

a human being

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

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

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

an assumption that is taken for granted

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

blessed with privileges

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

precisely, exactly

From this reading In one way it was right, and she approved; for even a king may be tender to his favoured dependents without derogation--but yet, certainly it was not the Arden way.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

express in words

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

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

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

not in physical motion

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading In one way it was right, and she approved; for even a king may be tender to his favoured dependents without derogation--but yet, certainly it was not the Arden way.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

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

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

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

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

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

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

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

From this reading She drew herself up just a little, not knowing what to make of it.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

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

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In one way it was right, and she approved; for even a king may be tender to his favoured dependents without derogation--but yet, certainly it was not the Arden way.

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

From this reading “Miss Clare, you don’t think that, and you oughtn’t for to say it,” said old Sarah, with some natural heat; “but I’ve been about the house ever since you were born: and staying still to-day in my little place with my plain-sewing was more nor I could do.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She drew herself up just a little, not knowing what to make of it.

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

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

which person or people

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In one way it was right, and she approved; for even a king may be tender to his favoured dependents without derogation--but yet, certainly it was not the Arden way.

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading She meant no harm to her old nurse, whom she was fond of in her heart, and who was besides a privileged person, free to be fond of the Ardens; but Edgar had been badly used all his life, and his sister was more proud on his behalf than if he had been the worshipped heir, always foremost.

but in spite of that

From this reading In one way it was right, and she approved; for even a king may be tender to his favoured dependents without derogation--but yet, certainly it was not the Arden way.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “It was kind of you to come and see my brother,” said Clare at length, with something of that high and lofty sweetness which half implies--“it was kind, but it was a piece of presumption.”