Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

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

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

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

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

any woodland plant of the genus Anemone grown for its beautiful flowers and whorls of dissected leaves

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

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

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

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

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He left them at the hall door for Miss Middleton, and vanished into bushes.

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

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

produce or yield flowers

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

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

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

cause to be bored

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading He left them at the hall door for Miss Middleton, and vanished into bushes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

any plant of the genus Silene

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

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From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

early spring flower common in British isles having fragrant yellow or sometimes purple flowers

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

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From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

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

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

the act of discovering something

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

having lost your job

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

your usual mood

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He left them at the hall door for Miss Middleton, and vanished into bushes.

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From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

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

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

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

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading He left them at the hall door for Miss Middleton, and vanished into bushes.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

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

From this reading He left them at the hall door for Miss Middleton, and vanished into bushes.

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

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

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

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

a social unit living together

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

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

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He left them at the hall door for Miss Middleton, and vanished into bushes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

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From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He left them at the hall door for Miss Middleton, and vanished into bushes.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

something that is lost

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

come together

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)

From this reading He left them at the hall door for Miss Middleton, and vanished into bushes.

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

From this reading He left them at the hall door for Miss Middleton, and vanished into bushes.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading She was very pleased.

full of or giving praise

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

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From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

plural of “primrose” — any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

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

From this reading She was very pleased.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

-ing form of “solicit” — make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

any plant of the genus Veronica

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

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

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He left them at the hall door for Miss Middleton, and vanished into bushes.

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

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

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

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

having passed out of existence

From this reading He left them at the hall door for Miss Middleton, and vanished into bushes.

precisely as stated

From this reading She was very pleased.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

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

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

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

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

during the time that

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

a Caucasian

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading These vulgar weeds were about to be dismissed to the dustheap by the great officials of the household; but as it happened that Miss Middleton had seen them from the window in Crossjay's hands, the discovery was made that they were indeed his presentation-bouquet, and a footman received orders to place them before her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

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From this reading The arrangement of the flowers bore witness to fairer fingers than the boy's own in the disposition of the rings of colour, red campion and anemone, cowslip and speedwell, primroses and wood-hyacinths; and rising out of the blue was a branch bearing thick white blossom, so thick, and of so pure a whiteness, that Miss Middleton, while praising Crossjay for soliciting the aid of Miss Dale, was at a loss to name the tree.

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

From this reading CLARA AND LAETITIA MEET: THEY ARE COMPARED An hour before the time for lessons next morning young Crossjay was on the lawn with a big bunch of wild flowers.