Chapter XXX

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

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

having companions or an escort

From this reading At this season (early in July) Lucerne was already full, and Cara, erect, well dressed, and self-conscious, was sensible of being the admired of many eyes, as she accompanied her two chaperons.

regarded with admiration

From this reading At this season (early in July) Lucerne was already full, and Cara, erect, well dressed, and self-conscious, was sensible of being the admired of many eyes, as she accompanied her two chaperons.

(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 Naturally all these pleasures were for the sake of the Mum--but she participated!

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading At this season (early in July) Lucerne was already full, and Cara, erect, well dressed, and self-conscious, was sensible of being the admired of many eyes, as she accompanied her two chaperons.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

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

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

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

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

indicating opposition or resistance

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

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

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

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From this reading Occasionally she left them, and escaped to join her own friends, Colette Vadier, Freda Muller, and Berthe Baer, in picnics and teas.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading At this season (early in July) Lucerne was already full, and Cara, erect, well dressed, and self-conscious, was sensible of being the admired of many eyes, as she accompanied her two chaperons.

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From this reading Occasionally she left them, and escaped to join her own friends, Colette Vadier, Freda Muller, and Berthe Baer, in picnics and teas.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Naturally all these pleasures were for the sake of the Mum--but she participated!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

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

From this reading At this season (early in July) Lucerne was already full, and Cara, erect, well dressed, and self-conscious, was sensible of being the admired of many eyes, as she accompanied her two chaperons.

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

From this reading At this season (early in July) Lucerne was already full, and Cara, erect, well dressed, and self-conscious, was sensible of being the admired of many eyes, as she accompanied her two chaperons.

French writer of novels about women (1873-1954)

From this reading Occasionally she left them, and escaped to join her own friends, Colette Vadier, Freda Muller, and Berthe Baer, in picnics and teas.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

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From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading At this season (early in July) Lucerne was already full, and Cara, erect, well dressed, and self-conscious, was sensible of being the admired of many eyes, as she accompanied her two chaperons.

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

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

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

From this reading At this season (early in July) Lucerne was already full, and Cara, erect, well dressed, and self-conscious, was sensible of being the admired of many eyes, as she accompanied her two chaperons.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

construct, build, or erect

From this reading At this season (early in July) Lucerne was already full, and Cara, erect, well dressed, and self-conscious, was sensible of being the admired of many eyes, as she accompanied her two chaperons.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Occasionally she left them, and escaped to join her own friends, Colette Vadier, Freda Muller, and Berthe Baer, in picnics and teas.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

opinion or judgment

From this reading At this season (early in July) Lucerne was already full, and Cara, erect, well dressed, and self-conscious, was sensible of being the admired of many eyes, as she accompanied her two chaperons.

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

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

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From this reading Occasionally she left them, and escaped to join her own friends, Colette Vadier, Freda Muller, and Berthe Baer, in picnics and teas.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Occasionally she left them, and escaped to join her own friends, Colette Vadier, Freda Muller, and Berthe Baer, in picnics and teas.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading At this season (early in July) Lucerne was already full, and Cara, erect, well dressed, and self-conscious, was sensible of being the admired of many eyes, as she accompanied her two chaperons.

a young female

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

a female godchild

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

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

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

an ugly evil-looking old woman

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

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

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

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

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

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

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Occasionally she left them, and escaped to join her own friends, Colette Vadier, Freda Muller, and Berthe Baer, in picnics and teas.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading At this season (early in July) Lucerne was already full, and Cara, erect, well dressed, and self-conscious, was sensible of being the admired of many eyes, as she accompanied her two chaperons.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

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 Occasionally she left them, and escaped to join her own friends, Colette Vadier, Freda Muller, and Berthe Baer, in picnics and teas.

important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop

From this reading At this season (early in July) Lucerne was already full, and Cara, erect, well dressed, and self-conscious, was sensible of being the admired of many eyes, as she accompanied her two chaperons.

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 At this season (early in July) Lucerne was already full, and Cara, erect, well dressed, and self-conscious, was sensible of being the admired of many eyes, as she accompanied her two chaperons.

the act of altering something secretly or improperly

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

Swiss chemist who synthesized DDT and discovered its use as an insecticide (1899-1965)

From this reading Occasionally she left them, and escaped to join her own friends, Colette Vadier, Freda Muller, and Berthe Baer, in picnics and teas.

failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to

From this reading Naturally all these pleasures were for the sake of the Mum--but she participated!

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally all these pleasures were for the sake of the Mum--but she participated!

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Occasionally she left them, and escaped to join her own friends, Colette Vadier, Freda Muller, and Berthe Baer, in picnics and teas.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

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

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Occasionally she left them, and escaped to join her own friends, Colette Vadier, Freda Muller, and Berthe Baer, in picnics and teas.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

past form of “participate” — share in something

From this reading Naturally all these pleasures were for the sake of the Mum--but she participated!

plural of “picnic” — a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading Occasionally she left them, and escaped to join her own friends, Colette Vadier, Freda Muller, and Berthe Baer, in picnics and teas.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Naturally all these pleasures were for the sake of the Mum--but she participated!

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

possessing material wealth

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Naturally all these pleasures were for the sake of the Mum--but she participated!

an educational institution

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading At this season (early in July) Lucerne was already full, and Cara, erect, well dressed, and self-conscious, was sensible of being the admired of many eyes, as she accompanied her two chaperons.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts

From this reading At this season (early in July) Lucerne was already full, and Cara, erect, well dressed, and self-conscious, was sensible of being the admired of many eyes, as she accompanied her two chaperons.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading At this season (early in July) Lucerne was already full, and Cara, erect, well dressed, and self-conscious, was sensible of being the admired of many eyes, as she accompanied her two chaperons.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

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

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

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

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

plural of “tea” — a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Occasionally she left them, and escaped to join her own friends, Colette Vadier, Freda Muller, and Berthe Baer, in picnics and teas.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

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

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Occasionally she left them, and escaped to join her own friends, Colette Vadier, Freda Muller, and Berthe Baer, in picnics and teas.

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

From this reading Naturally all these pleasures were for the sake of the Mum--but she participated!

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

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

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

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

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

From this reading At this season (early in July) Lucerne was already full, and Cara, erect, well dressed, and self-conscious, was sensible of being the admired of many eyes, as she accompanied her two chaperons.

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

From this reading Occasionally she left them, and escaped to join her own friends, Colette Vadier, Freda Muller, and Berthe Baer, in picnics and teas.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

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

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Nevertheless she dissembled her sentiments,--for the old hag was rich and had it in her power to offer motor trips by land and water, and to give delightful _déjeuners_ and dinners at the various fashionable hotels.

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

From this reading At this season (early in July) Lucerne was already full, and Cara, erect, well dressed, and self-conscious, was sensible of being the admired of many eyes, as she accompanied her two chaperons.

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

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

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

From this reading Naturally all these pleasures were for the sake of the Mum--but she participated!

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Mrs. Hesketh and her goddaughter had always been secretly antagonistic to one another, and as days went by, this feeling increased--especially on the side of the girl, who, from a reluctant parent, had extracted the fact that the meddling old woman suggested sending her for one year to an English school!