used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was presented at Court--"Miss Yelverton, by her sister, Mrs. Kingscote Yelverton"--and held a distinguished place in the _Court Journal_ and in the gossip of London society for the better part of two seasons.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
abundantlyadverbUS /əˈbʌndəntli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
(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 Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
AlpsnounUS /ælps/
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
ardentlyadverbUS /ˈɑːrdəntli/
in an ardent manner
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was presented at Court--"Miss Yelverton, by her sister, Mrs. Kingscote Yelverton"--and held a distinguished place in the _Court Journal_ and in the gossip of London society for the better part of two seasons.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
for the reason that
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
(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 She was presented at Court--"Miss Yelverton, by her sister, Mrs. Kingscote Yelverton"--and held a distinguished place in the _Court Journal_ and in the gossip of London society for the better part of two seasons.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was presented at Court--"Miss Yelverton, by her sister, Mrs. Kingscote Yelverton"--and held a distinguished place in the _Court Journal_ and in the gossip of London society for the better part of two seasons.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
connectionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
coronetnounUS /ˈkɔːrəˈnet/
a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading She was presented at Court--"Miss Yelverton, by her sister, Mrs. Kingscote Yelverton"--and held a distinguished place in the _Court Journal_ and in the gossip of London society for the better part of two seasons.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading She was presented at Court--"Miss Yelverton, by her sister, Mrs. Kingscote Yelverton"--and held a distinguished place in the _Court Journal_ and in the gossip of London society for the better part of two seasons.
Doge's
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From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
a state of high honor
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading She was presented at Court--"Miss Yelverton, by her sister, Mrs. Kingscote Yelverton"--and held a distinguished place in the _Court Journal_ and in the gossip of London society for the better part of two seasons.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She was presented at Court--"Miss Yelverton, by her sister, Mrs. Kingscote Yelverton"--and held a distinguished place in the _Court Journal_ and in the gossip of London society for the better part of two seasons.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
inestimableadjective
beyond calculation or measure
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading She was presented at Court--"Miss Yelverton, by her sister, Mrs. Kingscote Yelverton"--and held a distinguished place in the _Court Journal_ and in the gossip of London society for the better part of two seasons.
Kingscote
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From this reading She was presented at Court--"Miss Yelverton, by her sister, Mrs. Kingscote Yelverton"--and held a distinguished place in the _Court Journal_ and in the gossip of London society for the better part of two seasons.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading She was presented at Court--"Miss Yelverton, by her sister, Mrs. Kingscote Yelverton"--and held a distinguished place in the _Court Journal_ and in the gossip of London society for the better part of two seasons.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She was presented at Court--"Miss Yelverton, by her sister, Mrs. Kingscote Yelverton"--and held a distinguished place in the _Court Journal_ and in the gossip of London society for the better part of two seasons.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She was presented at Court--"Miss Yelverton, by her sister, Mrs. Kingscote Yelverton"--and held a distinguished place in the _Court Journal_ and in the gossip of London society for the better part of two seasons.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She was presented at Court--"Miss Yelverton, by her sister, Mrs. Kingscote Yelverton"--and held a distinguished place in the _Court Journal_ and in the gossip of London society for the better part of two seasons.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
a human being
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She was presented at Court--"Miss Yelverton, by her sister, Mrs. Kingscote Yelverton"--and held a distinguished place in the _Court Journal_ and in the gossip of London society for the better part of two seasons.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She was presented at Court--"Miss Yelverton, by her sister, Mrs. Kingscote Yelverton"--and held a distinguished place in the _Court Journal_ and in the gossip of London society for the better part of two seasons.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
except for; apart from
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading She was presented at Court--"Miss Yelverton, by her sister, Mrs. Kingscote Yelverton"--and held a distinguished place in the _Court Journal_ and in the gossip of London society for the better part of two seasons.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She was presented at Court--"Miss Yelverton, by her sister, Mrs. Kingscote Yelverton"--and held a distinguished place in the _Court Journal_ and in the gossip of London society for the better part of two seasons.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading She was presented at Court--"Miss Yelverton, by her sister, Mrs. Kingscote Yelverton"--and held a distinguished place in the _Court Journal_ and in the gossip of London society for the better part of two seasons.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She saw "the great Alps and the Doge's palace," and all the beauty and glory of that great world that she had so ardently dreamed of and longed for; travelling in comfort and luxury, and enjoying herself thoroughly all the while.
a late time of life
From this reading Patty went "home," and stayed there for two years; but it was never home to her, though all her friends and connections, save one, were with her--because that one was absent.
YELVERTON
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From this reading YELVERTON.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was taught to know that she was a beauty, if she had never known it before; she was made to understand the value of a high social position and the inestimable advantage of large means (and she did understand it perfectly, being a young person abundantly gifted with common sense); and she was offered these good things for the rest of her life, and a coronet into the bargain.
