Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The group of men at the door had moved outside, where it was cooler, so brother and sister were for the moment alone.

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

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

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

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Why did Mr. Ferrars wish to see me?" she asked, striving successfully to make her voice steady.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The group of men at the door had moved outside, where it was cooler, so brother and sister were for the moment alone.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The group of men at the door had moved outside, where it was cooler, so brother and sister were for the moment alone.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

the act of buying

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

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 don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

being joined in close association

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

a refrigerator for cooling liquids

From this reading The group of men at the door had moved outside, where it was cooler, so brother and sister were for the moment alone.

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

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Why did Mr. Ferrars wish to see me?" she asked, striving successfully to make her voice steady.

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

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

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

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

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

From this reading "Why did Mr. Ferrars wish to see me?" she asked, striving successfully to make her voice steady.

past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

annoyed and irritable

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

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

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

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

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

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

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

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

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

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

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

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

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

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

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

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

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

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

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

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

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

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

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

engage in

From this reading "Why did Mr. Ferrars wish to see me?" she asked, striving successfully to make her voice steady.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Why did Mr. Ferrars wish to see me?" she asked, striving successfully to make her voice steady.

the force of workers available

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

a particular point in time

From this reading The group of men at the door had moved outside, where it was cooler, so brother and sister were for the moment alone.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The group of men at the door had moved outside, where it was cooler, so brother and sister were for the moment alone.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The group of men at the door had moved outside, where it was cooler, so brother and sister were for the moment alone.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

the cost of carrying or transporting

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

cut with a saw

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

express in words

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Why did Mr. Ferrars wish to see me?" she asked, striving successfully to make her voice steady.

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

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

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

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The group of men at the door had moved outside, where it was cooler, so brother and sister were for the moment alone.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The group of men at the door had moved outside, where it was cooler, so brother and sister were for the moment alone.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

make steady

From this reading "Why did Mr. Ferrars wish to see me?" she asked, striving successfully to make her voice steady.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading "Why did Mr. Ferrars wish to see me?" she asked, striving successfully to make her voice steady.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading "Why did Mr. Ferrars wish to see me?" she asked, striving successfully to make her voice steady.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

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

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

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

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Why did Mr. Ferrars wish to see me?" she asked, striving successfully to make her voice steady.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

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

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

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

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

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

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.

in or at the place that

From this reading The group of men at the door had moved outside, where it was cooler, so brother and sister were for the moment alone.

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

From this reading Mr. Selincourt is Confidential The hot colour flamed in Katherine's cheeks; but no one saw it, for her back was to the group of men talking by the store door, and Miles had turned round to put on the counter the box which she had reached down for him.

which person or people

From this reading "I don't know, he didn't say; but he carried himself with as much swaggering importance as if it were he, and not Mr. Selincourt, who intended buying up as much of Roaring Water Portage as he could lay hands upon," Miles answered, in a grumpy tone.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why did Mr. Ferrars wish to see me?" she asked, striving successfully to make her voice steady.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "Why did Mr. Ferrars wish to see me?" she asked, striving successfully to make her voice steady.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of course it might have been that Jervis wanted to see her on some matter of business connected with the store; but in any case, and whatever his errand, it was pleasant to think that he had come up the river on purpose to see her.