Chapter IV

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

From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Godfrey had made his début as a recognised member of the Midlandshire Hunt.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

in addition

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

a quantity of money

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

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

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

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

From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Godfrey had made his début as a recognised member of the Midlandshire Hunt.

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

From this reading “I can not understand why you do it,” said the old lady, who, by the way, was not nearly so obtuse as she pretended to be.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “I can not understand why you do it,” said the old lady, who, by the way, was not nearly so obtuse as she pretended to be.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “I can not understand why you do it,” said the old lady, who, by the way, was not nearly so obtuse as she pretended to be.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

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From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

slightly wet

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

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From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

plural of “ditch” — a long narrow excavation in the earth

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “I can not understand why you do it,” said the old lady, who, by the way, was not nearly so obtuse as she pretended to be.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

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From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Godfrey had made his début as a recognised member of the Midlandshire Hunt.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Godfrey had made his début as a recognised member of the Midlandshire Hunt.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was also the person who was mainly responsible for the large sum of money he had spent on horseflesh during that time.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

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From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Godfrey had made his début as a recognised member of the Midlandshire Hunt.

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

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

death of a person

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

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

From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Godfrey had made his début as a recognised member of the Midlandshire Hunt.

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

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

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

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

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

From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Godfrey had made his début as a recognised member of the Midlandshire Hunt.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

the flesh of horses as food

From this reading She was also the person who was mainly responsible for the large sum of money he had spent on horseflesh during that time.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Godfrey had made his début as a recognised member of the Midlandshire Hunt.

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

From this reading “I can not understand why you do it,” said the old lady, who, by the way, was not nearly so obtuse as she pretended to be.

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From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

easily impressed or influenced

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

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

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “I can not understand why you do it,” said the old lady, who, by the way, was not nearly so obtuse as she pretended to be.

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

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

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 As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Godfrey had made his début as a recognised member of the Midlandshire Hunt.

for the most part

From this reading She was also the person who was mainly responsible for the large sum of money he had spent on horseflesh during that time.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Godfrey had made his début as a recognised member of the Midlandshire Hunt.

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From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Godfrey had made his début as a recognised member of the Midlandshire Hunt.

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

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading She was also the person who was mainly responsible for the large sum of money he had spent on horseflesh during that time.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Godfrey had made his début as a recognised member of the Midlandshire Hunt.

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

From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Godfrey had made his début as a recognised member of the Midlandshire Hunt.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading “I can not understand why you do it,” said the old lady, who, by the way, was not nearly so obtuse as she pretended to be.

absolutely essential

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

disregarded

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I can not understand why you do it,” said the old lady, who, by the way, was not nearly so obtuse as she pretended to be.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees

From this reading “I can not understand why you do it,” said the old lady, who, by the way, was not nearly so obtuse as she pretended to be.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Godfrey had made his début as a recognised member of the Midlandshire Hunt.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “I can not understand why you do it,” said the old lady, who, by the way, was not nearly so obtuse as she pretended to be.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She was also the person who was mainly responsible for the large sum of money he had spent on horseflesh during that time.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

above and across; more than

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

an amount of time

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

a human being

From this reading She was also the person who was mainly responsible for the large sum of money he had spent on horseflesh during that time.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading “I can not understand why you do it,” said the old lady, who, by the way, was not nearly so obtuse as she pretended to be.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Godfrey had made his début as a recognised member of the Midlandshire Hunt.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading She was also the person who was mainly responsible for the large sum of money he had spent on horseflesh during that time.

plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I can not understand why you do it,” said the old lady, who, by the way, was not nearly so obtuse as she pretended to be.

express in words

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

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

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

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

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Godfrey had made his début as a recognised member of the Midlandshire Hunt.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “I can not understand why you do it,” said the old lady, who, by the way, was not nearly so obtuse as she pretended to be.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading She was also the person who was mainly responsible for the large sum of money he had spent on horseflesh during that time.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

a quantity of money

From this reading She was also the person who was mainly responsible for the large sum of money he had spent on horseflesh during that time.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Godfrey had made his début as a recognised member of the Midlandshire Hunt.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

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

From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Godfrey had made his début as a recognised member of the Midlandshire Hunt.

of or concerning this or that

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She was also the person who was mainly responsible for the large sum of money he had spent on horseflesh during that time.

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

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading “I can not understand why you do it,” said the old lady, who, by the way, was not nearly so obtuse as she pretended to be.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

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

From this reading She was also the person who was mainly responsible for the large sum of money he had spent on horseflesh during that time.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “I can not understand why you do it,” said the old lady, who, by the way, was not nearly so obtuse as she pretended to be.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

which person or people

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “I can not understand why you do it,” said the old lady, who, by the way, was not nearly so obtuse as she pretended to be.

characteristic of or occurring in winter

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is also necessary to state that during that period he had seen a good deal of pretty Miss Molly Devereux, who, faithful to the promise she had given him, had shown him a large amount of the country, with the fences, hedges, and ditches thereof.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I can not understand why you do it,” said the old lady, who, by the way, was not nearly so obtuse as she pretended to be.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, this impressionable young man was head over ears in love, and to prove it, he neglected his work, imperilled his neck, and, as his mother remarked, ran an almost daily risk of coming to an early grave through waiting about on the outskirts of damp coverts, to say nothing of the long, wet rides home on wintry evenings.