Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading "Don't you think," said the Honourable Phil, "because I speak a little free and am not one for tall talk, that I don't know what she is.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Don't you think," said the Honourable Phil, "because I speak a little free and am not one for tall talk, that I don't know what she is.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The girls of my set, they're not worthy to tie her shoes--thing I most regret is taking her among a lot that are not half good enough for her.

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

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

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

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

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

From this reading The girls of my set, they're not worthy to tie her shoes--thing I most regret is taking her among a lot that are not half good enough for her.

for the reason that

From this reading "Don't you think," said the Honourable Phil, "because I speak a little free and am not one for tall talk, that I don't know what she is.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading I've got no poetry in me, but for the freest goer and the highest spirit, without a bit of vice in her, there never was one like Nell.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading But you can't help your relations, can you? and you have to stick to them for dozens of reasons.

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From this reading But you can't help your relations, can you? and you have to stick to them for dozens of reasons.

United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

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From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

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From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

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From this reading "Don't you think," said the Honourable Phil, "because I speak a little free and am not one for tall talk, that I don't know what she is.

a large number or amount

From this reading But you can't help your relations, can you? and you have to stick to them for dozens of reasons.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

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From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The girls of my set, they're not worthy to tie her shoes--thing I most regret is taking her among a lot that are not half good enough for her.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

communicated in words

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

a social unit living together

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Don't you think," said the Honourable Phil, "because I speak a little free and am not one for tall talk, that I don't know what she is.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading "Don't you think," said the Honourable Phil, "because I speak a little free and am not one for tall talk, that I don't know what she is.

superlative of “free” — not limited or hampered; not under compulsion or restraint

From this reading I've got no poetry in me, but for the freest goer and the highest spirit, without a bit of vice in her, there never was one like Nell.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girls of my set, they're not worthy to tie her shoes--thing I most regret is taking her among a lot that are not half good enough for her.

someone who leaves

From this reading I've got no poetry in me, but for the freest goer and the highest spirit, without a bit of vice in her, there never was one like Nell.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The girls of my set, they're not worthy to tie her shoes--thing I most regret is taking her among a lot that are not half good enough for her.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I've got no poetry in me, but for the freest goer and the highest spirit, without a bit of vice in her, there never was one like Nell.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

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

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The girls of my set, they're not worthy to tie her shoes--thing I most regret is taking her among a lot that are not half good enough for her.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But you can't help your relations, can you? and you have to stick to them for dozens of reasons.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

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

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading But you can't help your relations, can you? and you have to stick to them for dozens of reasons.

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

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading I've got no poetry in me, but for the freest goer and the highest spirit, without a bit of vice in her, there never was one like Nell.

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

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading "Don't you think," said the Honourable Phil, "because I speak a little free and am not one for tall talk, that I don't know what she is.

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

From this reading "Don't you think," said the Honourable Phil, "because I speak a little free and am not one for tall talk, that I don't know what she is.

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From this reading I've got no poetry in me, but for the freest goer and the highest spirit, without a bit of vice in her, there never was one like Nell.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

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

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

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

From this reading "Don't you think," said the Honourable Phil, "because I speak a little free and am not one for tall talk, that I don't know what she is.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Don't you think," said the Honourable Phil, "because I speak a little free and am not one for tall talk, that I don't know what she is.

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 Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I've got no poetry in me, but for the freest goer and the highest spirit, without a bit of vice in her, there never was one like Nell.

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

From this reading "Don't you think," said the Honourable Phil, "because I speak a little free and am not one for tall talk, that I don't know what she is.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading The girls of my set, they're not worthy to tie her shoes--thing I most regret is taking her among a lot that are not half good enough for her.

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

From this reading I've got no poetry in me, but for the freest goer and the highest spirit, without a bit of vice in her, there never was one like Nell.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

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

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The girls of my set, they're not worthy to tie her shoes--thing I most regret is taking her among a lot that are not half good enough for her.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The girls of my set, they're not worthy to tie her shoes--thing I most regret is taking her among a lot that are not half good enough for her.

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From this reading I've got no poetry in me, but for the freest goer and the highest spirit, without a bit of vice in her, there never was one like Nell.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I've got no poetry in me, but for the freest goer and the highest spirit, without a bit of vice in her, there never was one like Nell.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

not any; not one

From this reading I've got no poetry in me, but for the freest goer and the highest spirit, without a bit of vice in her, there never was one like Nell.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Don't you think," said the Honourable Phil, "because I speak a little free and am not one for tall talk, that I don't know what she is.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Don't you think," said the Honourable Phil, "because I speak a little free and am not one for tall talk, that I don't know what she is.

and nothing more

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

by chance

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

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From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

having an agreeably pungent taste

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

literature in metrical form

From this reading I've got no poetry in me, but for the freest goer and the highest spirit, without a bit of vice in her, there never was one like Nell.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading But you can't help your relations, can you? and you have to stick to them for dozens of reasons.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading The girls of my set, they're not worthy to tie her shoes--thing I most regret is taking her among a lot that are not half good enough for her.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading But you can't help your relations, can you? and you have to stick to them for dozens of reasons.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Don't you think," said the Honourable Phil, "because I speak a little free and am not one for tall talk, that I don't know what she is.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The girls of my set, they're not worthy to tie her shoes--thing I most regret is taking her among a lot that are not half good enough for her.

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

From this reading "Don't you think," said the Honourable Phil, "because I speak a little free and am not one for tall talk, that I don't know what she is.

a particular situation

From this reading The girls of my set, they're not worthy to tie her shoes--thing I most regret is taking her among a lot that are not half good enough for her.

express in speech

From this reading "Don't you think," said the Honourable Phil, "because I speak a little free and am not one for tall talk, that I don't know what she is.

in a special manner

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading I've got no poetry in me, but for the freest goer and the highest spirit, without a bit of vice in her, there never was one like Nell.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading But you can't help your relations, can you? and you have to stick to them for dozens of reasons.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The girls of my set, they're not worthy to tie her shoes--thing I most regret is taking her among a lot that are not half good enough for her.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "Don't you think," said the Honourable Phil, "because I speak a little free and am not one for tall talk, that I don't know what she is.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading "Don't you think," said the Honourable Phil, "because I speak a little free and am not one for tall talk, that I don't know what she is.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

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

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But you can't help your relations, can you? and you have to stick to them for dozens of reasons.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I've got no poetry in me, but for the freest goer and the highest spirit, without a bit of vice in her, there never was one like Nell.

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From this reading The girls of my set, they're not worthy to tie her shoes--thing I most regret is taking her among a lot that are not half good enough for her.

a special situation

From this reading The girls of my set, they're not worthy to tie her shoes--thing I most regret is taking her among a lot that are not half good enough for her.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Don't you think," said the Honourable Phil, "because I speak a little free and am not one for tall talk, that I don't know what she is.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading The girls of my set, they're not worthy to tie her shoes--thing I most regret is taking her among a lot that are not half good enough for her.

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

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

moral weakness

From this reading I've got no poetry in me, but for the freest goer and the highest spirit, without a bit of vice in her, there never was one like Nell.

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

From this reading I've got no poetry in me, but for the freest goer and the highest spirit, without a bit of vice in her, there never was one like Nell.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Don't you think," said the Honourable Phil, "because I speak a little free and am not one for tall talk, that I don't know what she is.

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

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Phil Compton went off next morning by an early train, having in the meanwhile improved the impression of him left upon the family in general, and specially upon Mrs. Dennistoun, to whom he had talked with enthusiasm about Elinor, expressed indeed in terms unusual to her ears, but perhaps only more piquant on that account, which greatly conciliated the mother.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I've got no poetry in me, but for the freest goer and the highest spirit, without a bit of vice in her, there never was one like Nell.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading The girls of my set, they're not worthy to tie her shoes--thing I most regret is taking her among a lot that are not half good enough for her.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Don't you think," said the Honourable Phil, "because I speak a little free and am not one for tall talk, that I don't know what she is.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But you can't help your relations, can you? and you have to stick to them for dozens of reasons.