Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading At the end of that time I shall probably be able to decide whether I will ever again listen to a recitation from you."

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

anew

From this reading At the end of that time I shall probably be able to decide whether I will ever again listen to a recitation from you."

in addition

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

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

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

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

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

at or in or to any place

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

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

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

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

From this reading At the end of that time I shall probably be able to decide whether I will ever again listen to a recitation from you."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

past form of “commend” — express approval of

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

deem to be

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading At the end of that time I shall probably be able to decide whether I will ever again listen to a recitation from you."

past form of “differ” — be different

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

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From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the end of that time I shall probably be able to decide whether I will ever again listen to a recitation from you."

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

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From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

at any time

From this reading At the end of that time I shall probably be able to decide whether I will ever again listen to a recitation from you."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

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From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

promote over another

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

set up or found

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

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

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

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

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

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

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

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

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

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

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

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

From this reading At the end of that time I shall probably be able to decide whether I will ever again listen to a recitation from you."

in an impudent or impertinent manner

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

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

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

immediately past

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

go away from a place

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

hear with intention

From this reading At the end of that time I shall probably be able to decide whether I will ever again listen to a recitation from you."

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From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

a very attractive or seductive looking woman

From this reading LULU REBELS.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

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

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

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

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

and nothing more

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

by chance

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading At the end of that time I shall probably be able to decide whether I will ever again listen to a recitation from you."

the act of punishing

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading LULU REBELS.

written matter that is recited from memory

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

an act or expression of criticism and censure

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading At the end of that time I shall probably be able to decide whether I will ever again listen to a recitation from you."

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

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

make steady

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

marked by care and effort

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

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

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the end of that time I shall probably be able to decide whether I will ever again listen to a recitation from you."

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

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

precisely as stated

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

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

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

(usually of children) someone who behaves in a manner that the speaker believes is correct

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

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From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

at the time that

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading At the end of that time I shall probably be able to decide whether I will ever again listen to a recitation from you."

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

From this reading Several weeks had passed since the events recorded in the last chapter, during which life had moved on in its accustomed way at Fairview and Ion.

which person or people

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

belonging to which person

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

to a great degree

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

done by design

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading At the end of that time I shall probably be able to decide whether I will ever again listen to a recitation from you."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

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

From this reading Evelyn was as happy in her new home as she could have been anywhere without her father and mother--perhaps happier than she would have been anywhere _with_ the latter--and enjoyed her studies under Mr. Dinsmore's tuition; for, being very steady, respectful, studious, and in every way a well-behaved child, and also an interested pupil, she found favor with him, was never subjected to reproof or punishment, but smiled upon and constantly commended, and in consequence her opinion of him differed widely from that of Lulu, whose quick, wilful temper was continually getting her into trouble with him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading She was the only one of his scholars who caused him any serious annoyance, but he had grown very weary of contending with her, and one day when she had failed in her recitation and answered impertinently his well-merited reproof, he said to her, "Lucilla, you may leave the room and consider yourself banished from it for a week.