Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

later than; following

From this reading Ludovic himself was a serious, silent man--not like the Leslies, everybody said, taking after his mother, who had been a Montgomery, and of a more steady-going race.

anew

From this reading Now and then Sir Ludovic would rouse up when they were all taking a rest from their anxious duties, as Grace expressed it, and “was just his ain man again,” Bell would say.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive

From this reading Now and then Sir Ludovic would rouse up when they were all taking a rest from their anxious duties, as Grace expressed it, and “was just his ain man again,” Bell would say.

(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 Now and then Sir Ludovic would rouse up when they were all taking a rest from their anxious duties, as Grace expressed it, and “was just his ain man again,” Bell would say.

in addition

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

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

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

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

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

any thing at all

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

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

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

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

From this reading Now and then Sir Ludovic would rouse up when they were all taking a rest from their anxious duties, as Grace expressed it, and “was just his ain man again,” Bell would say.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

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

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ludovic himself was a serious, silent man--not like the Leslies, everybody said, taking after his mother, who had been a Montgomery, and of a more steady-going race.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Now and then Sir Ludovic would rouse up when they were all taking a rest from their anxious duties, as Grace expressed it, and “was just his ain man again,” Bell would say.

a town in northwestern Washington on a bay near the Canadian border

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

(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 While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

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

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

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

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

a female human offspring

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Now and then Sir Ludovic would rouse up when they were all taking a rest from their anxious duties, as Grace expressed it, and “was just his ain man again,” Bell would say.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

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From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

at any time

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

every person

From this reading Ludovic himself was a serious, silent man--not like the Leslies, everybody said, taking after his mother, who had been a Montgomery, and of a more steady-going race.

communicated in words

From this reading Now and then Sir Ludovic would rouse up when they were all taking a rest from their anxious duties, as Grace expressed it, and “was just his ain man again,” Bell would say.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now and then Sir Ludovic would rouse up when they were all taking a rest from their anxious duties, as Grace expressed it, and “was just his ain man again,” Bell would say.

usually; as a rule

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

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

From this reading Ludovic himself was a serious, silent man--not like the Leslies, everybody said, taking after his mother, who had been a Montgomery, and of a more steady-going race.

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

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

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

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

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

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Ludovic himself was a serious, silent man--not like the Leslies, everybody said, taking after his mother, who had been a Montgomery, and of a more steady-going race.

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

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

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

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

and nothing more

From this reading Now and then Sir Ludovic would rouse up when they were all taking a rest from their anxious duties, as Grace expressed it, and “was just his ain man again,” Bell would say.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

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

From this reading Ludovic himself was a serious, silent man--not like the Leslies, everybody said, taking after his mother, who had been a Montgomery, and of a more steady-going race.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Ludovic himself was a serious, silent man--not like the Leslies, everybody said, taking after his mother, who had been a Montgomery, and of a more steady-going race.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

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

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

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

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

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

From this reading Ludovic himself was a serious, silent man--not like the Leslies, everybody said, taking after his mother, who had been a Montgomery, and of a more steady-going race.

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 Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

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

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

garments that must be repaired

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

Canadian novelist (1874-1942)

From this reading Ludovic himself was a serious, silent man--not like the Leslies, everybody said, taking after his mother, who had been a Montgomery, and of a more steady-going race.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

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

From this reading Ludovic himself was a serious, silent man--not like the Leslies, everybody said, taking after his mother, who had been a Montgomery, and of a more steady-going race.

used to form the superlative

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

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

From this reading Ludovic himself was a serious, silent man--not like the Leslies, everybody said, taking after his mother, who had been a Montgomery, and of a more steady-going race.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ludovic himself was a serious, silent man--not like the Leslies, everybody said, taking after his mother, who had been a Montgomery, and of a more steady-going race.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

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

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

and nothing more

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

any competition

From this reading Ludovic himself was a serious, silent man--not like the Leslies, everybody said, taking after his mother, who had been a Montgomery, and of a more steady-going race.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Now and then Sir Ludovic would rouse up when they were all taking a rest from their anxious duties, as Grace expressed it, and “was just his ain man again,” Bell would say.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

become active

From this reading Now and then Sir Ludovic would rouse up when they were all taking a rest from their anxious duties, as Grace expressed it, and “was just his ain man again,” Bell would say.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Ludovic himself was a serious, silent man--not like the Leslies, everybody said, taking after his mother, who had been a Montgomery, and of a more steady-going race.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

express in words

From this reading Now and then Sir Ludovic would rouse up when they were all taking a rest from their anxious duties, as Grace expressed it, and “was just his ain man again,” Bell would say.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Ludovic himself was a serious, silent man--not like the Leslies, everybody said, taking after his mother, who had been a Montgomery, and of a more steady-going race.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Ludovic himself was a serious, silent man--not like the Leslies, everybody said, taking after his mother, who had been a Montgomery, and of a more steady-going race.

term of address for a man

From this reading Now and then Sir Ludovic would rouse up when they were all taking a rest from their anxious duties, as Grace expressed it, and “was just his ain man again,” Bell would say.

be seated

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

consistent in performance or behavior

From this reading Ludovic himself was a serious, silent man--not like the Leslies, everybody said, taking after his mother, who had been a Montgomery, and of a more steady-going race.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Ludovic himself was a serious, silent man--not like the Leslies, everybody said, taking after his mother, who had been a Montgomery, and of a more steady-going race.

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

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

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

From this reading Ludovic himself was a serious, silent man--not like the Leslies, everybody said, taking after his mother, who had been a Montgomery, and of a more steady-going race.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Now and then Sir Ludovic would rouse up when they were all taking a rest from their anxious duties, as Grace expressed it, and “was just his ain man again,” Bell would say.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Now and then Sir Ludovic would rouse up when they were all taking a rest from their anxious duties, as Grace expressed it, and “was just his ain man again,” Bell would say.

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

From this reading Now and then Sir Ludovic would rouse up when they were all taking a rest from their anxious duties, as Grace expressed it, and “was just his ain man again,” Bell would say.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

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

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

arousing affect

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Now and then Sir Ludovic would rouse up when they were all taking a rest from their anxious duties, as Grace expressed it, and “was just his ain man again,” Bell would say.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

the act of using

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

precisely as stated

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

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

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

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

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

at the time that

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

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

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

during the time that

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

which person or people

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ludovic came accordingly, with his little daughter Effie--a sentimental little maiden, with a likeness to her aunt Grace, and very anxious to be “of use” to Margaret, who, though only six months older than herself, was her aunt also.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Ludovic, for his part, would come and sit at the foot of the bed for an hour at a time, not saying anything, but keeping his serious eyes upon the old man, who was more glad than ever to doze, and keep his eyes shut, now that so many affectionate watchers were round him.

an affirmative

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading While Mrs. Bellingham sat by her father’s side and talked to him about what was to be done when he was better, saying, “Oh yes, you are mending--slowly, making a little progress every day, though you will not believe it;” and Grace stood, eager, too, to “be of use,” touching his cheek--most generally, poor lady, with her nose, which was cold, and not agreeable to the patient--and saying, “Dearest papa!”