used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
adaptingverbUS /əˈdæptɪŋ/
-ing form of “adapt” — make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
aptitudenounUS /ˈæptətuːd/
inherent ability
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
brought into existence
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Except to Fillery and Devonham, he talked little, but was an excellent and sympathetic listener, a quality that helped him to make his way.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
conventionsnounUS /kənˈvenʃənz/
plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
a female human offspring
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
Devonham
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From this reading Except to Fillery and Devonham, he talked little, but was an excellent and sympathetic listener, a quality that helped him to make his way.
Dr
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From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
move gently or carefully
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
divisible by two
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
to an extreme degree
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Except to Fillery and Devonham, he talked little, but was an excellent and sympathetic listener, a quality that helped him to make his way.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except to Fillery and Devonham, he talked little, but was an excellent and sympathetic listener, a quality that helped him to make his way.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
Fillery
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From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading With Mrs. Soames, the stern and even forbidding matron, he made such headway, that it was noticed with a surprise, including laughter.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
a man of refinement
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
headwaynounUS /ˈhedweɪ/
vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
From this reading With Mrs. Soames, the stern and even forbidding matron, he made such headway, that it was noticed with a surprise, including laughter.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Except to Fillery and Devonham, he talked little, but was an excellent and sympathetic listener, a quality that helped him to make his way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading With Mrs. Soames, the stern and even forbidding matron, he made such headway, that it was noticed with a surprise, including laughter.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With Mrs. Soames, the stern and even forbidding matron, he made such headway, that it was noticed with a surprise, including laughter.
Khilkoffs
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From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
the sound of laughing
From this reading With Mrs. Soames, the stern and even forbidding matron, he made such headway, that it was noticed with a surprise, including laughter.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
LeVallon's
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From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading Except to Fillery and Devonham, he talked little, but was an excellent and sympathetic listener, a quality that helped him to make his way.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Except to Fillery and Devonham, he talked little, but was an excellent and sympathetic listener, a quality that helped him to make his way.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With Mrs. Soames, the stern and even forbidding matron, he made such headway, that it was noticed with a surprise, including laughter.
engage in
From this reading Except to Fillery and Devonham, he talked little, but was an excellent and sympathetic listener, a quality that helped him to make his way.
social deportment
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading With Mrs. Soames, the stern and even forbidding matron, he made such headway, that it was noticed with a surprise, including laughter.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading With Mrs. Soames, the stern and even forbidding matron, he made such headway, that it was noticed with a surprise, including laughter.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
not any; not one
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
being perceived or observed
From this reading With Mrs. Soames, the stern and even forbidding matron, he made such headway, that it was noticed with a surprise, including laughter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
others
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From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Except to Fillery and Devonham, he talked little, but was an excellent and sympathetic listener, a quality that helped him to make his way.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
with speed
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
Soames
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From this reading With Mrs. Soames, the stern and even forbidding matron, he made such headway, that it was noticed with a surprise, including laughter.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading With Mrs. Soames, the stern and even forbidding matron, he made such headway, that it was noticed with a surprise, including laughter.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading With Mrs. Soames, the stern and even forbidding matron, he made such headway, that it was noticed with a surprise, including laughter.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading With Mrs. Soames, the stern and even forbidding matron, he made such headway, that it was noticed with a surprise, including laughter.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Except to Fillery and Devonham, he talked little, but was an excellent and sympathetic listener, a quality that helped him to make his way.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Except to Fillery and Devonham, he talked little, but was an excellent and sympathetic listener, a quality that helped him to make his way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
usagesnounUS /ˈjuːsədʒəz/
plural of “usage” — the act of using
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
under normal conditions
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was exceedingly quick to learn the usages of civilized society in a big city, adapting himself with an ease born surely of quick intelligence to the requirements and conventions of ordinary life.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Except to Fillery and Devonham, he talked little, but was an excellent and sympathetic listener, a quality that helped him to make his way.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
in or at the place that
From this reading In his perception of the rights of others, particularly, he showed a natural aptitude; he had good manners, that is, instinctively; in certain houses where Fillery took him purposely, he behaved with a courtesy and tact that belong usually to what England calls a gentleman.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The meeting with Dr. Fillery and his friends, the Khilkoffs, father and daughter, had, for one reason or another, to be postponed for a week, during which brief time even, no single day wasted, LeVallon's education proceeded rapidly.
