Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

later than; following

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

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

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The gentle sadness of his reflections only impressed him more deeply with a sense of his happiness--his happiness which arose from a sense of self-sacrifice.

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

From this reading In the presence of Betsy he had lost sight of himself, as it were.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

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

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

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From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

the state of being certain

From this reading He gave no thought to the certainty of his own lonely future.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The gentle sadness of his reflections only impressed him more deeply with a sense of his happiness--his happiness which arose from a sense of self-sacrifice.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

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

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

impaired by diminution

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

a social unit living together

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

yet to be or coming

From this reading He gave no thought to the certainty of his own lonely future.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He gave no thought to the certainty of his own lonely future.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

death of a person

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

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

From this reading In the presence of Betsy he had lost sight of himself, as it were.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

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

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

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

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

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

From this reading In the presence of Betsy he had lost sight of himself, as it were.

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

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading The gentle sadness of his reflections only impressed him more deeply with a sense of his happiness--his happiness which arose from a sense of self-sacrifice.

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

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

immediately past

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

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From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading He gave no thought to the certainty of his own lonely future.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading In the presence of Betsy he had lost sight of himself, as it were.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

a gay feeling

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

become covered with mist

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The gentle sadness of his reflections only impressed him more deeply with a sense of his happiness--his happiness which arose from a sense of self-sacrifice.

an old word for “no”

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

not any; not one

From this reading He gave no thought to the certainty of his own lonely future.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

and nothing more

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He gave no thought to the certainty of his own lonely future.

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From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading In the presence of Betsy he had lost sight of himself, as it were.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading The gentle sadness of his reflections only impressed him more deeply with a sense of his happiness--his happiness which arose from a sense of self-sacrifice.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading The gentle sadness of his reflections only impressed him more deeply with a sense of his happiness--his happiness which arose from a sense of self-sacrifice.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

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

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity

From this reading The gentle sadness of his reflections only impressed him more deeply with a sense of his happiness--his happiness which arose from a sense of self-sacrifice.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The gentle sadness of his reflections only impressed him more deeply with a sense of his happiness--his happiness which arose from a sense of self-sacrifice.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading In the presence of Betsy he had lost sight of himself, as it were.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

plural of “supper” — a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

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

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

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

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling

From this reading To be sure his happiness was tinged with melancholy; but this fact did not cause it to be diminished--nay, his gentle melancholy seemed only to have the qualities of a tender summer mist at sunset, which makes the sun seem larger and gives it colour.

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

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

male cat

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

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

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

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

From this reading In the presence of Betsy he had lost sight of himself, as it were.

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

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dick stayed to supper with the Linley family; and in spite of the thought that this was probably the last of many delightful suppers at the house in Pierrepont Street--the reflection came to him often in the course of the evening after a burst of merriment from the children, in which Betsy and he joined, Tom being the only one to remain grave--he felt quite happy.