Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

associated with academia or an academy

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading His affection for his old schoolmistress was as sincere as hers for him.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

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

From this reading Ailie said, blushing, that she had taught him very little.

(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 I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

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

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

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

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

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

From this reading His affection for his old schoolmistress was as sincere as hers for him.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset

From this reading Ailie said, blushing, that she had taught him very little.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

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

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

divisible by two

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly

From this reading "It will not fade so quickly from my memory," Tommy said, to please Mrs. McLean.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "It will not fade so quickly from my memory," Tommy said, to please Mrs. McLean.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

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

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

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

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

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

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading His affection for his old schoolmistress was as sincere as hers for him.

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

From this reading His affection for his old schoolmistress was as sincere as hers for him.

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

From this reading His affection for his old schoolmistress was as sincere as hers for him.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

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

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

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

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

immediately past

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

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

From this reading Ailie said, blushing, that she had taught him very little.

engage in

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

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

From this reading "It will not fade so quickly from my memory," Tommy said, to please Mrs. McLean.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading "It will not fade so quickly from my memory," Tommy said, to please Mrs. McLean.

the force of workers available

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

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

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "It will not fade so quickly from my memory," Tommy said, to please Mrs. McLean.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "It will not fade so quickly from my memory," Tommy said, to please Mrs. McLean.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "It will not fade so quickly from my memory," Tommy said, to please Mrs. McLean.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

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

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

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

From this reading His affection for his old schoolmistress was as sincere as hers for him.

on one occasion

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

go across or through

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "It will not fade so quickly from my memory," Tommy said, to please Mrs. McLean.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

with speed

From this reading "It will not fade so quickly from my memory," Tommy said, to please Mrs. McLean.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

an antiquity that has survived from the distant past

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It will not fade so quickly from my memory," Tommy said, to please Mrs. McLean.

an educational institution

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

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

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)

From this reading His affection for his old schoolmistress was as sincere as hers for him.

a large number or amount

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

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

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

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

From this reading Ailie said, blushing, that she had taught him very little.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading His affection for his old schoolmistress was as sincere as hers for him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "It will not fade so quickly from my memory," Tommy said, to please Mrs. McLean.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Ailie said, blushing, that she had taught him very little.

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

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

express in words

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ailie said, blushing, that she had taught him very little.

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

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

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

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

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

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

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

From this reading "It will not fade so quickly from my memory," Tommy said, to please Mrs. McLean.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

precisely as stated

From this reading Ailie said, blushing, that she had taught him very little.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

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

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

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

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "It will not fade so quickly from my memory," Tommy said, to please Mrs. McLean.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE TEA-PARTY It was quite a large tea-party, and was held in what had been the school-room; nothing there now, however, to recall an academic past, for even the space against which a map of the world (Mercator's projection) had once hung was gone the colour of the rest of the walls, and with it had faded away the last relic of the Hanky School.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I could tell you of scores of pretty things he had done to give her pleasure since his return, all carried out, too, with a delicacy which few men could rival, and never a woman; but they might make you like him, so we shall pass them by.