Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

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From this reading It was Sir Giles himself who had found this charm which had so great an effect on the after-history of Greyshott.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

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

From this reading It was Sir Giles himself who had found this charm which had so great an effect on the after-history of Greyshott.

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

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

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

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

an occurrence of something

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading It was Sir Giles himself who had found this charm which had so great an effect on the after-history of Greyshott.

give encouragement to

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading He remembered it suddenly as the strangest contrast to his feelings now.

dearly loved

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

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

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It was Sir Giles himself who had found this charm which had so great an effect on the after-history of Greyshott.

a woman who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

divisible by two

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

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From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading He remembered it suddenly as the strangest contrast to his feelings now.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

set up or found

From this reading It was Sir Giles himself who had found this charm which had so great an effect on the after-history of Greyshott.

a man of refinement

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

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From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

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From this reading It was Sir Giles himself who had found this charm which had so great an effect on the after-history of Greyshott.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was Sir Giles himself who had found this charm which had so great an effect on the after-history of Greyshott.

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From this reading It was Sir Giles himself who had found this charm which had so great an effect on the after-history of Greyshott.

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

From this reading It was Sir Giles himself who had found this charm which had so great an effect on the after-history of Greyshott.

not causing or capable of causing harm

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

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

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

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

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

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

From this reading It was Sir Giles himself who had found this charm which had so great an effect on the after-history of Greyshott.

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

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

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From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

an instinctive motive

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

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

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

a positive motivational influence

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Sir Giles himself who had found this charm which had so great an effect on the after-history of Greyshott.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

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

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

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

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

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

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

superlative of “mere” — being nothing more than specified

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

freedom from vanity or conceit

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

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

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

plural of “musing” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He remembered it suddenly as the strangest contrast to his feelings now.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was Sir Giles himself who had found this charm which had so great an effect on the after-history of Greyshott.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

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

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was Sir Giles himself who had found this charm which had so great an effect on the after-history of Greyshott.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

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From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

above and across; more than

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

small flat mass of chopped food

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

a human being

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

worthy of high praise

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

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

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

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

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

argue in protest or opposition

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

Identical; not different.

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

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

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

term of address for a man

From this reading It was Sir Giles himself who had found this charm which had so great an effect on the after-history of Greyshott.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was Sir Giles himself who had found this charm which had so great an effect on the after-history of Greyshott.

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

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

superlative of “strange” — being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading He remembered it suddenly as the strangest contrast to his feelings now.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

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

From this reading It was Sir Giles himself who had found this charm which had so great an effect on the after-history of Greyshott.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was Sir Giles himself who had found this charm which had so great an effect on the after-history of Greyshott.

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

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

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

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

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

From this reading It was Sir Giles himself who had found this charm which had so great an effect on the after-history of Greyshott.

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

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading She did not even understand what he meant at first, and the same impulse of _farouche_ modesty made her ashamed to explain, or do more than blush deeply and remonstrate, “Oh, dear papa!” as she would have done probably in any case, whether his supposition had been false or true.

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

From this reading It was Sir Giles himself who had found this charm which had so great an effect on the after-history of Greyshott.

which person or people

From this reading It was Sir Giles himself who had found this charm which had so great an effect on the after-history of Greyshott.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The old gentleman in his melancholy and confused musings over Gervase, had suddenly remembered, the thought being recalled by some merest trifle of association, the hurrahs of little Osy which had mingled with his own feeble cheer on some forgotten occasion.

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

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.

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

From this reading Patty, among other qualities which were not so praiseworthy, had the almost fierce modesty of the young Englishwoman, and would not have spoken on such a subject to a man, even so harmless a person as an old man like Sir Giles, for any inducement.