used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading Captain Lee thought better of it, however, and directed the fund to the purchase of frequent and valuable gifts to little Joseph and his sister Netta, who had no scruples whatever in accepting them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To return to our story after this long digression:-- We left Mrs Tipps in the last chapter putting on her bonnet and shawl, on philanthropic missions intent.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards, when Joseph became a stripling, the captain, being a director in the Grand National Trunk Railway, procured for his protege a situation on the line.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
from appearances alone
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Afterwards, when Joseph became a stripling, the captain, being a director in the Grand National Trunk Railway, procured for his protege a situation on the line.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Afterwards, when Joseph became a stripling, the captain, being a director in the Grand National Trunk Railway, procured for his protege a situation on the line.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Captain Lee thought better of it, however, and directed the fund to the purchase of frequent and valuable gifts to little Joseph and his sister Netta, who had no scruples whatever in accepting them.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading To return to our story after this long digression:-- We left Mrs Tipps in the last chapter putting on her bonnet and shawl, on philanthropic missions intent.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading To return to our story after this long digression:-- We left Mrs Tipps in the last chapter putting on her bonnet and shawl, on philanthropic missions intent.
Cochin-China
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
collegiateadjectiveUS /kəˈliːdʒɪt/
of or resembling or typical of a college or college students
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
digressionnounUS /daɪˈɡreʃən/
a message that departs from the main subject
From this reading To return to our story after this long digression:-- We left Mrs Tipps in the last chapter putting on her bonnet and shawl, on philanthropic missions intent.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Captain Lee thought better of it, however, and directed the fund to the purchase of frequent and valuable gifts to little Joseph and his sister Netta, who had no scruples whatever in accepting them.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Afterwards, when Joseph became a stripling, the captain, being a director in the Grand National Trunk Railway, procured for his protege a situation on the line.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Captain Lee thought better of it, however, and directed the fund to the purchase of frequent and valuable gifts to little Joseph and his sister Netta, who had no scruples whatever in accepting them.
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Captain Lee thought better of it, however, and directed the fund to the purchase of frequent and valuable gifts to little Joseph and his sister Netta, who had no scruples whatever in accepting them.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Afterwards, when Joseph became a stripling, the captain, being a director in the Grand National Trunk Railway, procured for his protege a situation on the line.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Lee thought better of it, however, and directed the fund to the purchase of frequent and valuable gifts to little Joseph and his sister Netta, who had no scruples whatever in accepting them.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Lee thought better of it, however, and directed the fund to the purchase of frequent and valuable gifts to little Joseph and his sister Netta, who had no scruples whatever in accepting them.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Captain Lee thought better of it, however, and directed the fund to the purchase of frequent and valuable gifts to little Joseph and his sister Netta, who had no scruples whatever in accepting them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
IcelandicnounUS /aɪˈslændɪk/
a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Iceland
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
instituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading To return to our story after this long digression:-- We left Mrs Tipps in the last chapter putting on her bonnet and shawl, on philanthropic missions intent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Captain Lee thought better of it, however, and directed the fund to the purchase of frequent and valuable gifts to little Joseph and his sister Netta, who had no scruples whatever in accepting them.
and nothing more
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
immediately past
From this reading To return to our story after this long digression:-- We left Mrs Tipps in the last chapter putting on her bonnet and shawl, on philanthropic missions intent.
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Captain Lee thought better of it, however, and directed the fund to the purchase of frequent and valuable gifts to little Joseph and his sister Netta, who had no scruples whatever in accepting them.
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 But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Afterwards, when Joseph became a stripling, the captain, being a director in the Grand National Trunk Railway, procured for his protege a situation on the line.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Captain Lee thought better of it, however, and directed the fund to the purchase of frequent and valuable gifts to little Joseph and his sister Netta, who had no scruples whatever in accepting them.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading To return to our story after this long digression:-- We left Mrs Tipps in the last chapter putting on her bonnet and shawl, on philanthropic missions intent.
missionsnounUS /ˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading To return to our story after this long digression:-- We left Mrs Tipps in the last chapter putting on her bonnet and shawl, on philanthropic missions intent.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Afterwards, when Joseph became a stripling, the captain, being a director in the Grand National Trunk Railway, procured for his protege a situation on the line.
Netta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Lee thought better of it, however, and directed the fund to the purchase of frequent and valuable gifts to little Joseph and his sister Netta, who had no scruples whatever in accepting them.
not any; not one
From this reading Captain Lee thought better of it, however, and directed the fund to the purchase of frequent and valuable gifts to little Joseph and his sister Netta, who had no scruples whatever in accepting them.
nucleusnounUS /ˈnuːkliəs/
a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
obdurateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbdərət/
stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Afterwards, when Joseph became a stripling, the captain, being a director in the Grand National Trunk Railway, procured for his protege a situation on the line.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading To return to our story after this long digression:-- We left Mrs Tipps in the last chapter putting on her bonnet and shawl, on philanthropic missions intent.
philanthropicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪlənˈθrɑːpɪk/
generous in assistance to the poor
From this reading To return to our story after this long digression:-- We left Mrs Tipps in the last chapter putting on her bonnet and shawl, on philanthropic missions intent.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading Afterwards, when Joseph became a stripling, the captain, being a director in the Grand National Trunk Railway, procured for his protege a situation on the line.
protegenounUS /ˈproʊtəʒeɪ/
a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career
From this reading Afterwards, when Joseph became a stripling, the captain, being a director in the Grand National Trunk Railway, procured for his protege a situation on the line.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Captain Lee thought better of it, however, and directed the fund to the purchase of frequent and valuable gifts to little Joseph and his sister Netta, who had no scruples whatever in accepting them.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading To return to our story after this long digression:-- We left Mrs Tipps in the last chapter putting on her bonnet and shawl, on philanthropic missions intent.
RailwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Afterwards, when Joseph became a stripling, the captain, being a director in the Grand National Trunk Railway, procured for his protege a situation on the line.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading To return to our story after this long digression:-- We left Mrs Tipps in the last chapter putting on her bonnet and shawl, on philanthropic missions intent.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Captain Lee thought better of it, however, and directed the fund to the purchase of frequent and valuable gifts to little Joseph and his sister Netta, who had no scruples whatever in accepting them.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading To return to our story after this long digression:-- We left Mrs Tipps in the last chapter putting on her bonnet and shawl, on philanthropic missions intent.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Captain Lee thought better of it, however, and directed the fund to the purchase of frequent and valuable gifts to little Joseph and his sister Netta, who had no scruples whatever in accepting them.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Afterwards, when Joseph became a stripling, the captain, being a director in the Grand National Trunk Railway, procured for his protege a situation on the line.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading To return to our story after this long digression:-- We left Mrs Tipps in the last chapter putting on her bonnet and shawl, on philanthropic missions intent.
striplingnounUS /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/
a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
From this reading Afterwards, when Joseph became a stripling, the captain, being a director in the Grand National Trunk Railway, procured for his protege a situation on the line.
swaggerverbUS /ˈswæɡər/
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Captain Lee thought better of it, however, and directed the fund to the purchase of frequent and valuable gifts to little Joseph and his sister Netta, who had no scruples whatever in accepting them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To return to our story after this long digression:-- We left Mrs Tipps in the last chapter putting on her bonnet and shawl, on philanthropic missions intent.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Captain Lee thought better of it, however, and directed the fund to the purchase of frequent and valuable gifts to little Joseph and his sister Netta, who had no scruples whatever in accepting them.
Tipps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Afterwards, when Joseph became a stripling, the captain, being a director in the Grand National Trunk Railway, procured for his protege a situation on the line.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Captain Lee thought better of it, however, and directed the fund to the purchase of frequent and valuable gifts to little Joseph and his sister Netta, who had no scruples whatever in accepting them.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
vowingverbUS /ˈvaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To return to our story after this long digression:-- We left Mrs Tipps in the last chapter putting on her bonnet and shawl, on philanthropic missions intent.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Captain Lee thought better of it, however, and directed the fund to the purchase of frequent and valuable gifts to little Joseph and his sister Netta, who had no scruples whatever in accepting them.
at the time that
From this reading Afterwards, when Joseph became a stripling, the captain, being a director in the Grand National Trunk Railway, procured for his protege a situation on the line.
which person or people
From this reading Captain Lee thought better of it, however, and directed the fund to the purchase of frequent and valuable gifts to little Joseph and his sister Netta, who had no scruples whatever in accepting them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But Mrs Tipps remained obdurate, and the captain left her, vowing that he would forthwith devote it as the nucleus of a fund to build a collegiate institute in Cochin-China for the purpose of teaching Icelandic to the Japanese.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading She had just opened the door, when a handsome, gentlemanly youth, apparently about one or two and twenty, with a very slight swagger in his gait stepped up to it and, lifting his hat said-- "Mrs Tipps, I presume?
