Chapter X

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

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

not being in a specified place

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

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

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

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

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

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

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Presently, however, Captain Link, Miss Chain and her mother entered the inner circle, and Tom was thoroughly restored to good humour by their return.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

possessive form of “chain” — a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading Possibly that man Hawksworth had been ensconced in the shrubs while they were chatting.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Presently, however, Captain Link, Miss Chain and her mother entered the inner circle, and Tom was thoroughly restored to good humour by their return.

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

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

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

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

past form of “ensconce” — fix firmly

From this reading Possibly that man Hawksworth had been ensconced in the shrubs while they were chatting.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Presently, however, Captain Link, Miss Chain and her mother entered the inner circle, and Tom was thoroughly restored to good humour by their return.

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

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Mr Goodall was very sorry, for he feared that perhaps his joking question to Captain Link as to where marriages were made, when they were strolling about, had been overheard and had given rise to gossip.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

a man of refinement

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Mr Goodall was very sorry, for he feared that perhaps his joking question to Captain Link as to where marriages were made, when they were strolling about, had been overheard and had given rise to gossip.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Presently, however, Captain Link, Miss Chain and her mother entered the inner circle, and Tom was thoroughly restored to good humour by their return.

English zoologist noted for her studies of chimpanzees in the wild (born in 1934)

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

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From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading Mr Goodall was very sorry, for he feared that perhaps his joking question to Captain Link as to where marriages were made, when they were strolling about, had been overheard and had given rise to gossip.

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

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

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

From this reading Possibly that man Hawksworth had been ensconced in the shrubs while they were chatting.

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

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

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

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

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

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Presently, however, Captain Link, Miss Chain and her mother entered the inner circle, and Tom was thoroughly restored to good humour by their return.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Presently, however, Captain Link, Miss Chain and her mother entered the inner circle, and Tom was thoroughly restored to good humour by their return.

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

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

a general and progressive increase in prices

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

located inward

From this reading Presently, however, Captain Link, Miss Chain and her mother entered the inner circle, and Tom was thoroughly restored to good humour by their return.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

characterized by jokes and good humor

From this reading Mr Goodall was very sorry, for he feared that perhaps his joking question to Captain Link as to where marriages were made, when they were strolling about, had been overheard and had given rise to gossip.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

full of life and energy

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mr Goodall was very sorry, for he feared that perhaps his joking question to Captain Link as to where marriages were made, when they were strolling about, had been overheard and had given rise to gossip.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Possibly that man Hawksworth had been ensconced in the shrubs while they were chatting.

plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Mr Goodall was very sorry, for he feared that perhaps his joking question to Captain Link as to where marriages were made, when they were strolling about, had been overheard and had given rise to gossip.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

the force of workers available

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

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

From this reading Presently, however, Captain Link, Miss Chain and her mother entered the inner circle, and Tom was thoroughly restored to good humour by their return.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading Mr Goodall was very sorry, for he feared that perhaps his joking question to Captain Link as to where marriages were made, when they were strolling about, had been overheard and had given rise to gossip.

by chance

From this reading Mr Goodall was very sorry, for he feared that perhaps his joking question to Captain Link as to where marriages were made, when they were strolling about, had been overheard and had given rise to gossip.

by chance

From this reading Possibly that man Hawksworth had been ensconced in the shrubs while they were chatting.

in the near future

From this reading Presently, however, Captain Link, Miss Chain and her mother entered the inner circle, and Tom was thoroughly restored to good humour by their return.

past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Mr Goodall was very sorry, for he feared that perhaps his joking question to Captain Link as to where marriages were made, when they were strolling about, had been overheard and had given rise to gossip.

with speed

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

unusual or striking

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Presently, however, Captain Link, Miss Chain and her mother entered the inner circle, and Tom was thoroughly restored to good humour by their return.

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

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

move upward

From this reading Mr Goodall was very sorry, for he feared that perhaps his joking question to Captain Link as to where marriages were made, when they were strolling about, had been overheard and had given rise to gossip.

a careless leisurely gait

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

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

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Possibly that man Hawksworth had been ensconced in the shrubs while they were chatting.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading Mr Goodall was very sorry, for he feared that perhaps his joking question to Captain Link as to where marriages were made, when they were strolling about, had been overheard and had given rise to gossip.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

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

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Presently, however, Captain Link, Miss Chain and her mother entered the inner circle, and Tom was thoroughly restored to good humour by their return.

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

From this reading Mr Goodall was very sorry, for he feared that perhaps his joking question to Captain Link as to where marriages were made, when they were strolling about, had been overheard and had given rise to gossip.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Presently, however, Captain Link, Miss Chain and her mother entered the inner circle, and Tom was thoroughly restored to good humour by their return.

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

From this reading Mr Goodall was very sorry, for he feared that perhaps his joking question to Captain Link as to where marriages were made, when they were strolling about, had been overheard and had given rise to gossip.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

male cat

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

put in motion or move to act

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr Goodall was very sorry, for he feared that perhaps his joking question to Captain Link as to where marriages were made, when they were strolling about, had been overheard and had given rise to gossip.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

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

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

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

From this reading Mr Goodall was very sorry, for he feared that perhaps his joking question to Captain Link as to where marriages were made, when they were strolling about, had been overheard and had given rise to gossip.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

at the time that

From this reading Mr Goodall was very sorry, for he feared that perhaps his joking question to Captain Link as to where marriages were made, when they were strolling about, had been overheard and had given rise to gossip.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mr Goodall was very sorry, for he feared that perhaps his joking question to Captain Link as to where marriages were made, when they were strolling about, had been overheard and had given rise to gossip.

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

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

during the time that

From this reading Possibly that man Hawksworth had been ensconced in the shrubs while they were chatting.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

which person or people

From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had been seen strolling about with a gentleman who had the appearance of an officer, and Tom, who took a lively interest in Miss Chain’s welfare, felt vexed at her being so long absent with a stranger; and on Mr Goodall’s return, Trigger candidly told his master what he had heard.

in the company of; together with

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.

but in spite of that

From this reading REMARKABLE EVENTS Whilst Captain Link had been enjoying his saunter with Miss Chain, Harry Goodall had been engaged with Trigger and the men in completing the inflation, which had progressed rapidly; yet, somehow, the assistant was not feeling easy, as his master had been sent for and detained in the building, and Miss Chain had not come back as she promised.