Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading With his meeting with "Helen," a new life, indeed, seemed to have opened for Edgar the Dreamer.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Helen" Stanard listened kindly to his boyish rhapsodies about his favorite poets, and encouraged him to bring her his own portefolio of verses, which he did, all but the ones addressed to herself--these he kept secret.

highly skilled

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading "Helen" Stanard listened kindly to his boyish rhapsodies about his favorite poets, and encouraged him to bring her his own portefolio of verses, which he did, all but the ones addressed to herself--these he kept secret.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

anew

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "Helen" Stanard listened kindly to his boyish rhapsodies about his favorite poets, and encouraged him to bring her his own portefolio of verses, which he did, all but the ones addressed to herself--these he kept secret.

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From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

in addition

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

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

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

aroused to action

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

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

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading "Helen" Stanard listened kindly to his boyish rhapsodies about his favorite poets, and encouraged him to bring her his own portefolio of verses, which he did, all but the ones addressed to herself--these he kept secret.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "Helen" Stanard listened kindly to his boyish rhapsodies about his favorite poets, and encouraged him to bring her his own portefolio of verses, which he did, all but the ones addressed to herself--these he kept secret.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading She read all he brought her carefully, and intelligently criticised them in a way that was a real help to him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading She read all he brought her carefully, and intelligently criticised them in a way that was a real help to him.

a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

suitable to your needs

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

in a hearty manner

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

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From this reading She read all he brought her carefully, and intelligently criticised them in a way that was a real help to him.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

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

From this reading "Helen" Stanard listened kindly to his boyish rhapsodies about his favorite poets, and encouraged him to bring her his own portefolio of verses, which he did, all but the ones addressed to herself--these he kept secret.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

someone who is dreaming

From this reading With his meeting with "Helen," a new life, indeed, seemed to have opened for Edgar the Dreamer.

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

From this reading With his meeting with "Helen," a new life, indeed, seemed to have opened for Edgar the Dreamer.

inspired with confidence

From this reading "Helen" Stanard listened kindly to his boyish rhapsodies about his favorite poets, and encouraged him to bring her his own portefolio of verses, which he did, all but the ones addressed to herself--these he kept secret.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading "Helen" Stanard listened kindly to his boyish rhapsodies about his favorite poets, and encouraged him to bring her his own portefolio of verses, which he did, all but the ones addressed to herself--these he kept secret.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With his meeting with "Helen," a new life, indeed, seemed to have opened for Edgar the Dreamer.

set up or found

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

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

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading With his meeting with "Helen," a new life, indeed, seemed to have opened for Edgar the Dreamer.

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

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading With his meeting with "Helen," a new life, indeed, seemed to have opened for Edgar the Dreamer.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading She read all he brought her carefully, and intelligently criticised them in a way that was a real help to him.

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

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

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

From this reading "Helen" Stanard listened kindly to his boyish rhapsodies about his favorite poets, and encouraged him to bring her his own portefolio of verses, which he did, all but the ones addressed to herself--these he kept secret.

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

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

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

From this reading With his meeting with "Helen," a new life, indeed, seemed to have opened for Edgar the Dreamer.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

not in action or at work

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

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

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading With his meeting with "Helen," a new life, indeed, seemed to have opened for Edgar the Dreamer.

in an intelligent manner

From this reading She read all he brought her carefully, and intelligently criticised them in a way that was a real help to him.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "Helen" Stanard listened kindly to his boyish rhapsodies about his favorite poets, and encouraged him to bring her his own portefolio of verses, which he did, all but the ones addressed to herself--these he kept secret.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading "Helen" Stanard listened kindly to his boyish rhapsodies about his favorite poets, and encouraged him to bring her his own portefolio of verses, which he did, all but the ones addressed to herself--these he kept secret.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading With his meeting with "Helen," a new life, indeed, seemed to have opened for Edgar the Dreamer.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading "Helen" Stanard listened kindly to his boyish rhapsodies about his favorite poets, and encouraged him to bring her his own portefolio of verses, which he did, all but the ones addressed to herself--these he kept secret.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading With his meeting with "Helen," a new life, indeed, seemed to have opened for Edgar the Dreamer.

a form of address for a man

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading With his meeting with "Helen," a new life, indeed, seemed to have opened for Edgar the Dreamer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Helen" Stanard listened kindly to his boyish rhapsodies about his favorite poets, and encouraged him to bring her his own portefolio of verses, which he did, all but the ones addressed to herself--these he kept secret.

and nothing more

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading With his meeting with "Helen," a new life, indeed, seemed to have opened for Edgar the Dreamer.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

(Greek mythology) the immortal winged horse that sprang from the blood of the slain Medusa; was tamed by Bellerophon with the help of a bridle given him by Athena; as the flying horse of the Muses it is a symbol of highflying imagination

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading "Helen" Stanard listened kindly to his boyish rhapsodies about his favorite poets, and encouraged him to bring her his own portefolio of verses, which he did, all but the ones addressed to herself--these he kept secret.

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From this reading "Helen" Stanard listened kindly to his boyish rhapsodies about his favorite poets, and encouraged him to bring her his own portefolio of verses, which he did, all but the ones addressed to herself--these he kept secret.

the act of punishing

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading She read all he brought her carefully, and intelligently criticised them in a way that was a real help to him.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading She read all he brought her carefully, and intelligently criticised them in a way that was a real help to him.

past form of “rebuke” — censure severely or angrily

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

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From this reading "Helen" Stanard listened kindly to his boyish rhapsodies about his favorite poets, and encouraged him to bring her his own portefolio of verses, which he did, all but the ones addressed to herself--these he kept secret.

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From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading "Helen" Stanard listened kindly to his boyish rhapsodies about his favorite poets, and encouraged him to bring her his own portefolio of verses, which he did, all but the ones addressed to herself--these he kept secret.

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

From this reading With his meeting with "Helen," a new life, indeed, seemed to have opened for Edgar the Dreamer.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

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

From this reading She read all he brought her carefully, and intelligently criticised them in a way that was a real help to him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

a male human offspring

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

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From this reading "Helen" Stanard listened kindly to his boyish rhapsodies about his favorite poets, and encouraged him to bring her his own portefolio of verses, which he did, all but the ones addressed to herself--these he kept secret.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She read all he brought her carefully, and intelligently criticised them in a way that was a real help to him.

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

From this reading With his meeting with "Helen," a new life, indeed, seemed to have opened for Edgar the Dreamer.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She read all he brought her carefully, and intelligently criticised them in a way that was a real help to him.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "Helen" Stanard listened kindly to his boyish rhapsodies about his favorite poets, and encouraged him to bring her his own portefolio of verses, which he did, all but the ones addressed to herself--these he kept secret.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

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

From this reading With his meeting with "Helen," a new life, indeed, seemed to have opened for Edgar the Dreamer.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading "Helen" Stanard listened kindly to his boyish rhapsodies about his favorite poets, and encouraged him to bring her his own portefolio of verses, which he did, all but the ones addressed to herself--these he kept secret.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

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

From this reading She read all he brought her carefully, and intelligently criticised them in a way that was a real help to him.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She read all he brought her carefully, and intelligently criticised them in a way that was a real help to him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Not only had her own interest and sympathy been aroused, but her husband, a learned and accomplished judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, also received him cordially and became deeply interested in him, and he found in their home what his own had lacked for him, a thoroughly congenial atmosphere.

at the time that

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

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

From this reading "Helen" Stanard listened kindly to his boyish rhapsodies about his favorite poets, and encouraged him to bring her his own portefolio of verses, which he did, all but the ones addressed to herself--these he kept secret.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading As has been said, when Mr. Allan had discovered that his adopted son was a rhymster, he had rebuked him severely for such idle waste of time, and in a vain attempt to clip the wings of Pegasus, threatened him with punishment if he should hear of such folly again.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With his meeting with "Helen," a new life, indeed, seemed to have opened for Edgar the Dreamer.