Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

later than; following

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

possessing life

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

(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 Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

in addition

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

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

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

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

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

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From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

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

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

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

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

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

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

for the reason that

From this reading Because I am.

-ing form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

(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 Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I thank you--for this, and all, my dear friend.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

dearly loved

From this reading But I thank you--for this, and all, my dear friend.

intended to deceive

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But I thank you--for this, and all, my dear friend.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading But I thank you--for this, and all, my dear friend.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

the act of departing

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

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

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

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

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

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

From this reading Not that it _is_ not true of me that I am better, mind!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Not that it _is_ not true of me that I am better, mind!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

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

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Not that it _is_ not true of me that I am better, mind!

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Not that it _is_ not true of me that I am better, mind!

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

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

and nothing more

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

express in words

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading But I thank you--for this, and all, my dear friend.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not that it _is_ not true of me that I am better, mind!

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

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

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

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

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

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

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

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Not that it _is_ not true of me that I am better, mind!

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

precisely as stated

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

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

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

but in spite of that

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Also I am behaving very well in going out into the noise; not quite out of doors yet, on account of the heat--and I am better as you say, without any doubt at all, and stronger--only my looks are a little deceitful; and people are apt to be heated and flushed in this weather, one hour, to look a little more ghastly an hour or two after.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The 'flower in the letter' was from one of my sisters--from Arabel (though many of these poems are _ideal_ ... will you understand?) and your rose came quite alive and fresh, though in act of dropping its beautiful leaves, because of having to come to me instead of living on in your garden, as it intended.