Chapter I

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

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise

From this reading Madeleine is amazingly lifelike.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

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

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

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

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

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

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

third-person singular of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

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

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

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From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

for the reason that

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

showing who or what does the action

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the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

a graphic or vivid verbal description

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

an institution created to conduct business

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a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

close interaction

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

the human act of creating

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

without deviation

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

divisible by two

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

at any time

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

past form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

relating to or based on experiment

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

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marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

like down or as soft as down

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

a person of French nationality

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

English novelist (1867-1933)

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

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

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

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

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

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

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

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

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

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

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

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

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

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

staying power

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading Madeleine is amazingly lifelike.

16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

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

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

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

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

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 For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

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From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

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From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

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 For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

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From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

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

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

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

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belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

not any; not one

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

and nothing more

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

a standard or typical example

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

on the contrary

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

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From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

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

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

giving only major points; lacking completeness

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

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

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

in or at that place or location

From this reading I suspect her to be a composite creation rather than drawn directly from one living prototype; however that may be, there she is, an individual Frenchwoman of the North, firm as ever stood on excellent legs--no compromise about her outlines, nothing fluffy and nothing sketchy in her portrait from beginning to end.

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

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

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

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

except if; if not

From this reading “The Spanish Farm” attracts a preface because it exhibits a new form, distinct even in this experimental epoch; and because one has not before met with such a good realization of French character by an Englishman, unless Renée, in “Beauchamp’s Career,” be excepted.

characterized by variety

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

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

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

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

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

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

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

in the company of; together with

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_

a late time of life

From this reading For four years and three months the British Army was in France, many thousands of educated Englishmen were in touch with French character, and, so far as I know, Madeleine in this book is the only full, solid, intimate piece of French characterization which has resulted from that long and varied contact.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading _by_ R. H. Mottram _The_ Spanish Farm _By_ R·H·MOTTRAM _With a Preface by_ JOHN GALSWORTHY LINCOLN MACVEAGH THE DIAL PRESS NEW YORK · MCMXXIV _Printed in the United States of America by_ J. J. LITTLE AND IVES COMPANY, NEW YORK TO MY WIFE PREFACE _By John Galsworthy_