used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
speak to
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
anew
From this reading Both of them put the selfsame question to themselves within five minutes of their parting: "When and where, if ever, shall we meet again?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
Baynard
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From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both of them put the selfsame question to themselves within five minutes of their parting: "When and where, if ever, shall we meet again?"
a youthful male person
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
Chelsea
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From this reading Dare went direct from Chelsea to Holborn.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
CONQUERORnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading LOVE THE CONQUEROR.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
command with authority
From this reading Dare went direct from Chelsea to Holborn.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
at any time
From this reading Both of them put the selfsame question to themselves within five minutes of their parting: "When and where, if ever, shall we meet again?"
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Both of them put the selfsame question to themselves within five minutes of their parting: "When and where, if ever, shall we meet again?"
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
goodbyenounUS /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
an established custom
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
Holborn
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From this reading Dare went direct from Chelsea to Holborn.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Both of them put the selfsame question to themselves within five minutes of their parting: "When and where, if ever, shall we meet again?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE THE CONQUEROR.
come together
From this reading Both of them put the selfsame question to themselves within five minutes of their parting: "When and where, if ever, shall we meet again?"
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Both of them put the selfsame question to themselves within five minutes of their parting: "When and where, if ever, shall we meet again?"
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
modifyverbUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪ/
make less severe or harsh or extreme
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
Nell
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From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
not any; not one
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
persuadingverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Both of them put the selfsame question to themselves within five minutes of their parting: "When and where, if ever, shall we meet again?"
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Both of them put the selfsame question to themselves within five minutes of their parting: "When and where, if ever, shall we meet again?"
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
express in words
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
selfsameadjective
being the exact same one; not any other:
From this reading Both of them put the selfsame question to themselves within five minutes of their parting: "When and where, if ever, shall we meet again?"
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Both of them put the selfsame question to themselves within five minutes of their parting: "When and where, if ever, shall we meet again?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOVE THE CONQUEROR.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both of them put the selfsame question to themselves within five minutes of their parting: "When and where, if ever, shall we meet again?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Both of them put the selfsame question to themselves within five minutes of their parting: "When and where, if ever, shall we meet again?"
up to a particular time
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Dare had not succeeded in persuading Miss Baynard to reverse or modify the decision she had come to in the case of her cousin's child, and although he was at no pains to hide his chagrin and disappointment, he and she did not fail to part as good friends are in the habit of parting.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Both of them put the selfsame question to themselves within five minutes of their parting: "When and where, if ever, shall we meet again?"
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dare went direct from Chelsea to Holborn.
at the time that
From this reading Both of them put the selfsame question to themselves within five minutes of their parting: "When and where, if ever, shall we meet again?"
in or at the place that
From this reading Both of them put the selfsame question to themselves within five minutes of their parting: "When and where, if ever, shall we meet again?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Both of them put the selfsame question to themselves within five minutes of their parting: "When and where, if ever, shall we meet again?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
produce a literary work
From this reading Neither of them had any wish to part otherwise, and it would have been hard to say which of them would have been the more sorry to do so; indeed, Nell was unwilling to say goodbye till she had obtained from him an address--that of a lawyer--to which she could write in case she should have occasion to communicate with him about the boy.
