used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had placed her wheel in an angle of the southern turret so that she could ply her task in comfort, protected from the rays of the July sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading She had placed her wheel in an angle of the southern turret so that she could ply her task in comfort, protected from the rays of the July sun.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
Boisdegarde
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From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading She had placed her wheel in an angle of the southern turret so that she could ply her task in comfort, protected from the rays of the July sun.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had placed her wheel in an angle of the southern turret so that she could ply her task in comfort, protected from the rays of the July sun.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
opinion or judgment
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading Her industry was only fitful.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
fosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had placed her wheel in an angle of the southern turret so that she could ply her task in comfort, protected from the rays of the July sun.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
a young female
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had placed her wheel in an angle of the southern turret so that she could ply her task in comfort, protected from the rays of the July sun.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading Her industry was only fitful.
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading She had placed her wheel in an angle of the southern turret so that she could ply her task in comfort, protected from the rays of the July sun.
conformity or harmony
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
Lucette
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From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
MAISON
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From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
MALINCOURT
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From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
and nothing more
From this reading Her industry was only fitful.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
petulancenounUS /ˈpetʃələns/
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading She had placed her wheel in an angle of the southern turret so that she could ply her task in comfort, protected from the rays of the July sun.
plyverbUS /plaɪ/
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading She had placed her wheel in an angle of the southern turret so that she could ply her task in comfort, protected from the rays of the July sun.
compacted by ironing
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading She had placed her wheel in an angle of the southern turret so that she could ply her task in comfort, protected from the rays of the July sun.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
with speed
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading She had placed her wheel in an angle of the southern turret so that she could ply her task in comfort, protected from the rays of the July sun.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
shapelyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpli/
having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had placed her wheel in an angle of the southern turret so that she could ply her task in comfort, protected from the rays of the July sun.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had placed her wheel in an angle of the southern turret so that she could ply her task in comfort, protected from the rays of the July sun.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading She had placed her wheel in an angle of the southern turret so that she could ply her task in comfort, protected from the rays of the July sun.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading She had placed her wheel in an angle of the southern turret so that she could ply her task in comfort, protected from the rays of the July sun.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading She had placed her wheel in an angle of the southern turret so that she could ply her task in comfort, protected from the rays of the July sun.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had placed her wheel in an angle of the southern turret so that she could ply her task in comfort, protected from the rays of the July sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
treadleverb
tread over
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
turretnounUS /ˈtɜːrət/
a small tower extending above a building
From this reading She had placed her wheel in an angle of the southern turret so that she could ply her task in comfort, protected from the rays of the July sun.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading At times her shapely little foot pressed with insistent vigour upon the treadle and the wheel flew round rapidly, as if keeping pace with the thoughts that drew her dark pretty face into a frown of petulance and made her large eyes flash with gathering purpose.
vivaciousadjectiveUS /vəˈveɪʃəs/
vigorous and animated
From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
belonging to which person
From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE MAISON DE MALINCOURT Some two or three hours after the scene in the market place a girl sat at her spinning wheel on the terrace of the Maison de Malincourt, opposite the head of the stately flight of steps leading down to the wide gardens.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was Lucette de Boisdegarde, the foster sister and close friend of Mademoiselle de Malincourt, for whose coming she was now waiting with as much patience as her quick vivacious temperament permitted.
