Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading In fact, he was a very fine forward child, who might easily have been supposed to be eighteen months old instead of fifteen, as Ida did not fail to remark.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading By that time 'Mite,' as he was supposed to have named himself, had found the use of his feet, and was acquiring that of his tongue.

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

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

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

From this reading By that time 'Mite,' as he was supposed to have named himself, had found the use of his feet, and was acquiring that of his tongue.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

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

From this reading By that time 'Mite,' as he was supposed to have named himself, had found the use of his feet, and was acquiring that of his tongue.

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

From this reading In fact, he was a very fine forward child, who might easily have been supposed to be eighteen months old instead of fifteen, as Ida did not fail to remark.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In fact, he was a very fine forward child, who might easily have been supposed to be eighteen months old instead of fifteen, as Ida did not fail to remark.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ida longed to purse up her lips but did not dare, and was provoked to see her mother taken completely captive by his charms, and petting him to the utmost extent.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By that time 'Mite,' as he was supposed to have named himself, had found the use of his feet, and was acquiring that of his tongue.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Ida longed to purse up her lips but did not dare, and was provoked to see her mother taken completely captive by his charms, and petting him to the utmost extent.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Ida longed to purse up her lips but did not dare, and was provoked to see her mother taken completely captive by his charms, and petting him to the utmost extent.

a young person of either sex

From this reading In fact, he was a very fine forward child, who might easily have been supposed to be eighteen months old instead of fifteen, as Ida did not fail to remark.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading THE LOVE It was not till Christmas that Ida had the opportunity of making her observations.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

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

From this reading Ida longed to purse up her lips but did not dare, and was provoked to see her mother taken completely captive by his charms, and petting him to the utmost extent.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Ida longed to purse up her lips but did not dare, and was provoked to see her mother taken completely captive by his charms, and petting him to the utmost extent.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

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

From this reading In fact, he was a very fine forward child, who might easily have been supposed to be eighteen months old instead of fifteen, as Ida did not fail to remark.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading In fact, he was a very fine forward child, who might easily have been supposed to be eighteen months old instead of fifteen, as Ida did not fail to remark.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading In fact, he was a very fine forward child, who might easily have been supposed to be eighteen months old instead of fifteen, as Ida did not fail to remark.

one or the other of two

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Ida longed to purse up her lips but did not dare, and was provoked to see her mother taken completely captive by his charms, and petting him to the utmost extent.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, he was a very fine forward child, who might easily have been supposed to be eighteen months old instead of fifteen, as Ida did not fail to remark.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading In fact, he was a very fine forward child, who might easily have been supposed to be eighteen months old instead of fifteen, as Ida did not fail to remark.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

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

From this reading By that time 'Mite,' as he was supposed to have named himself, had found the use of his feet, and was acquiring that of his tongue.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading In fact, he was a very fine forward child, who might easily have been supposed to be eighteen months old instead of fifteen, as Ida did not fail to remark.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading In fact, he was a very fine forward child, who might easily have been supposed to be eighteen months old instead of fifteen, as Ida did not fail to remark.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading In fact, he was a very fine forward child, who might easily have been supposed to be eighteen months old instead of fifteen, as Ida did not fail to remark.

set up or found

From this reading By that time 'Mite,' as he was supposed to have named himself, had found the use of his feet, and was acquiring that of his tongue.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

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

From this reading THE LOVE It was not till Christmas that Ida had the opportunity of making her observations.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

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

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading By that time 'Mite,' as he was supposed to have named himself, had found the use of his feet, and was acquiring that of his tongue.

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

From this reading By that time 'Mite,' as he was supposed to have named himself, had found the use of his feet, and was acquiring that of his tongue.

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

From this reading THE LOVE It was not till Christmas that Ida had the opportunity of making her observations.

possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

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

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

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

From this reading By that time 'Mite,' as he was supposed to have named himself, had found the use of his feet, and was acquiring that of his tongue.

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

From this reading By that time 'Mite,' as he was supposed to have named himself, had found the use of his feet, and was acquiring that of his tongue.

an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank

From this reading THE LOVE It was not till Christmas that Ida had the opportunity of making her observations.

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

From this reading In fact, he was a very fine forward child, who might easily have been supposed to be eighteen months old instead of fifteen, as Ida did not fail to remark.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading In fact, he was a very fine forward child, who might easily have been supposed to be eighteen months old instead of fifteen, as Ida did not fail to remark.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE LOVE It was not till Christmas that Ida had the opportunity of making her observations.

staying power

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Ida longed to purse up her lips but did not dare, and was provoked to see her mother taken completely captive by his charms, and petting him to the utmost extent.

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

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading Ida longed to purse up her lips but did not dare, and was provoked to see her mother taken completely captive by his charms, and petting him to the utmost extent.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE LOVE It was not till Christmas that Ida had the opportunity of making her observations.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading THE LOVE It was not till Christmas that Ida had the opportunity of making her observations.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In fact, he was a very fine forward child, who might easily have been supposed to be eighteen months old instead of fifteen, as Ida did not fail to remark.

a slight but appreciable amount

From this reading By that time 'Mite,' as he was supposed to have named himself, had found the use of his feet, and was acquiring that of his tongue.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading In fact, he was a very fine forward child, who might easily have been supposed to be eighteen months old instead of fifteen, as Ida did not fail to remark.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Ida longed to purse up her lips but did not dare, and was provoked to see her mother taken completely captive by his charms, and petting him to the utmost extent.

having spots or patches of color

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading By that time 'Mite,' as he was supposed to have named himself, had found the use of his feet, and was acquiring that of his tongue.

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From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE LOVE It was not till Christmas that Ida had the opportunity of making her observations.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading THE LOVE It was not till Christmas that Ida had the opportunity of making her observations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LOVE It was not till Christmas that Ida had the opportunity of making her observations.

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

From this reading In fact, he was a very fine forward child, who might easily have been supposed to be eighteen months old instead of fifteen, as Ida did not fail to remark.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading THE LOVE It was not till Christmas that Ida had the opportunity of making her observations.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading Ida longed to purse up her lips but did not dare, and was provoked to see her mother taken completely captive by his charms, and petting him to the utmost extent.

incited, especially deliberately, to anger

From this reading Ida longed to purse up her lips but did not dare, and was provoked to see her mother taken completely captive by his charms, and petting him to the utmost extent.

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading Ida longed to purse up her lips but did not dare, and was provoked to see her mother taken completely captive by his charms, and petting him to the utmost extent.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading In fact, he was a very fine forward child, who might easily have been supposed to be eighteen months old instead of fifteen, as Ida did not fail to remark.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Ida longed to purse up her lips but did not dare, and was provoked to see her mother taken completely captive by his charms, and petting him to the utmost extent.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

required or under orders

From this reading By that time 'Mite,' as he was supposed to have named himself, had found the use of his feet, and was acquiring that of his tongue.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Ida longed to purse up her lips but did not dare, and was provoked to see her mother taken completely captive by his charms, and petting him to the utmost extent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE LOVE It was not till Christmas that Ida had the opportunity of making her observations.

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

From this reading THE LOVE It was not till Christmas that Ida had the opportunity of making her observations.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE LOVE It was not till Christmas that Ida had the opportunity of making her observations.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By that time 'Mite,' as he was supposed to have named himself, had found the use of his feet, and was acquiring that of his tongue.

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

From this reading By that time 'Mite,' as he was supposed to have named himself, had found the use of his feet, and was acquiring that of his tongue.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading By that time 'Mite,' as he was supposed to have named himself, had found the use of his feet, and was acquiring that of his tongue.

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

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

the act of using

From this reading By that time 'Mite,' as he was supposed to have named himself, had found the use of his feet, and was acquiring that of his tongue.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Ida longed to purse up her lips but did not dare, and was provoked to see her mother taken completely captive by his charms, and petting him to the utmost extent.

precisely as stated

From this reading In fact, he was a very fine forward child, who might easily have been supposed to be eighteen months old instead of fifteen, as Ida did not fail to remark.

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

From this reading THE LOVE It was not till Christmas that Ida had the opportunity of making her observations.

which person or people

From this reading In fact, he was a very fine forward child, who might easily have been supposed to be eighteen months old instead of fifteen, as Ida did not fail to remark.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.

but in spite of that

From this reading He was a handsome little creature, round and fair, with splendid sturdy legs and mottled arms, hair that stood up in a pale golden crest, round blue eyes and a bright colour, without much likeness as yet to either parent, though Lord Northmoor declared that there was an exact resemblance to his own brother, Charles, Herbert's father, as he first remembered him.