Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

in addition

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

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

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

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

From this reading But he's as close as wax!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

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

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Let's sit down to our tea before it gets black and bitter, as he won't come."

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Let's sit down to our tea before it gets black and bitter, as he won't come."

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he's as close as wax!

a city in southwestern New Jersey on the Delaware River near Philadelphia

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

heedful of potential consequences

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading But he's as close as wax!

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

From this reading Let's sit down to our tea before it gets black and bitter, as he won't come."

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

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

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

possessive form of “cynthia” — (Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

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

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Let's sit down to our tea before it gets black and bitter, as he won't come."

the period of time during which something continues

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

at any time

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

set up or found

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

a man of refinement

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading Let's sit down to our tea before it gets black and bitter, as he won't come."

in a gruff manner

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

comparative of “grumpy” — annoyed and irritable

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

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

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

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

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

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

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

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

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

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

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

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

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

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

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

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

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

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

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

vague or not clearly defined or stated

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

immediately past

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

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From this reading Let's sit down to our tea before it gets black and bitter, as he won't come."

temporary living quarters

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

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

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

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

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

changed from a solid to a liquid state

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

not any; not one

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

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

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Let's sit down to our tea before it gets black and bitter, as he won't come."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

by chance

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

on the contrary

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

past form of “relapse” — deteriorate in health

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

determined

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

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

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

past form of “scout” — explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

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

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

be seated

From this reading Let's sit down to our tea before it gets black and bitter, as he won't come."

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

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

catch sight of

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

carry out

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

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

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

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

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

precisely as stated

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

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

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

cover with wax

From this reading But he's as close as wax!

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!

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From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

which person or people

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He relapsed therefore into the very uncommunicative "single gentleman" whom Mrs. Gunn, his landlady, had at first found him to be, and refused rather gruffly her invitation that afternoon to take tea with her in her own parlor in the company of herself and her niece.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Westwood had scouted Cynthia's notion that the woman in black who seemed to be following them could possibly be a spy; nevertheless he meditated upon it with some anxiety, and resolved, on his arrival at his lodgings, to be wary and circumspect--also to show that he was on his guard.

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From this reading Let's sit down to our tea before it gets black and bitter, as he won't come."

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From this reading "He's grumpier than ever," she said to this niece, who was no other than Sabina Meldreth, now paying a visit--on business principles--of indefinite duration to her aunt's abode in Camden Town; "and I did think that you'd melted him a bit last week, Sabina!